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BJ07 OBC

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,628 mi
Last recorded93,628 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 93,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 90,714 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2024 87,941 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 87,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 83,971 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 80,055 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,552 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 74,650 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 74,645 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 69,074 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 61,450 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,084 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 54,053 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 47,250 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,977 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 37,970 miles

Clutch release bearing noisy and feels like some vibration through clutch

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,970 miles

Clutch release bearing noisy and feels like some vibration through clutch

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 35,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 35,081 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,246 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,162 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 23,618 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 OBC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OBC, 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 OBC registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ07 OBC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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