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BJ07 OBG

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,422 mi
Last recorded51,422 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 OBG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 51,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 50,659 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 50,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 49,272 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 48,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 47,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,893 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 45,858 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 45,858 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 44,532 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,073 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,052 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2017 41,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,671 miles

N/S/R tyre perrished

Fail 21 Jul 2015 39,671 miles

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

N/S/R tyre perrished

Pass 9 Apr 2014 32,420 miles

Approx 2mm left on rear brake pads

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,230 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,000 miles

O/S/F coil spring broken at end (still seating OK)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,763 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,449 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 OBG is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBG, 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 OBG registered?

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

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