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BF07 XEV

2007 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,534 mi
Last recorded95,534 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 XEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 95,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 95,528 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 95,374 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 91,221 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 91,217 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 90,349 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 90,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,993 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 85,993 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 85,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 78,707 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 78,707 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,541 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 70,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,339 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 62,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,584 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 56,584 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,841 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,316 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 42,316 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 37,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,053 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,694 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs are wearing on inside surface

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,696 miles

advise near side front tyre wear

Pass 5 Mar 2010 21,359 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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BF07 XEV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 86,624 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF07 XEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF07 XEV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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