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BJ07 SUU

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,455 mi
Last recorded166,455 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 166,455 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

sun strip fitted but not reducing visibility

Fail 9 Apr 2025 166,455 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

sun strip fitted but not reducing visibility

Pass 6 Feb 2024 164,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 164,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 159,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 159,455 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 150,281 miles

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Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 150,281 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 144,675 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 139,031 miles

slight play in steering column

Fail 5 Jul 2019 139,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 16 Jul 2018 132,135 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in the shaft (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 119,995 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 108,822 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,563 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,357 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 64,968 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 49,695 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,894 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 SUU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

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

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