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BJ07 OBB

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,534 mi
Last recorded145,534 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 OBB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 145,534 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 145,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 138,759 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 138,747 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 127,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 111,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Recommend replacement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,739 miles

hand brake hard to release

near side font tyre worn

rear brake pads worn (not urgent )

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,671 miles

HAND BRAKE RELEASE BUTTON DIFFICULT TO OPERATE IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE HAND BRAKE LEVER

Pass 28 Mar 2015 74,513 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2014 61,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,365 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 54,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,181 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

Smoke level too low to be measured

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2012 45,167 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

Smoke level too low to be measured

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,434 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 36,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,096 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 OBB is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ07 OBB, 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 OBB registered?

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

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