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BJ07 SSX

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,688 mi
Last recorded143,688 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 143,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged but no sharp edges

Nearside Rear tyre slight deterioration on inside tyre edge

Offside Front shocker outer casing corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate deteriorated

Offside Rear brake disc back plate deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre slight deterioration on inside tyre edge

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

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated

brake pedal rubber slight wear

emissions to clean to obtain a reading

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2021 133,713 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))

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

when new tyres fitted ,get tracking checked, tyre pressure to check more

Fail 4 Mar 2021 133,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

when new tyres fitted ,get tracking checked, tyre pressure to check more

Pass 5 Mar 2020 123,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear shocker top mount deteriorated

Offside Rear shocker top mount deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,172 miles

Nearside Rear shocker top mount deteriorated

Offside Rear shocker top mount deteriorated

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

lower engine covers fitted not able to test some engine bay components

Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight life in joint (2.4.G.2)

all discs corroded may need attention shortly

both front tyres down to 10/12 psi need to keep an eye on pressures

unable to test some brake pipes and suspension parts due to engine covers and under side trays

Pass 7 Feb 2017 78,967 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 78,956 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,572 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 77,565 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 71,352 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 71,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 64,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

horn sounds slightly weak

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 10 May 2014 64,552 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

horn sounds slightly weak

nearside front wiper slightly smeary

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 17 May 2013 58,525 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped

Fail 13 May 2013 58,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 10 May 2012 50,004 miles

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

Low emitter

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge.

Pass 11 May 2011 42,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 19 May 2010 30,297 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 30,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 SSX 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 70%.

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 SSX, 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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BJ07 SSX is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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