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BJ07 OAX

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,862 mi
Last recorded76,862 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 OAX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 76,862 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 75,759 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 74,968 miles

both front strut top mountings are slightly worn and rough in operation

Fail 2 Jul 2024 74,968 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter, next to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front strut top mountings are slightly worn and rough in operation

Pass 12 Jul 2023 72,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 67,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 65,866 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 65,864 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 65,763 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 65,762 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 61,742 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 61,742 miles

Fuel pipe leaking around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,999 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 54,209 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,883 miles

Emmisions too clean to be measured.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,505 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions to low to obtain test result

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,874 miles

Emissions too clean to register on test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,274 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

emission low cant be read

noise from fly wheel on start up of engine

windscreen has very small stone chips on it

Pass 2 Mar 2011 24,580 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,648 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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BJ07 OAX is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ07 OAX, 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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What year was BJ07 OAX registered?

BJ07 OAX is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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