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BJ07 SVD

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,545 mi
Last recorded144,545 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 SVD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 144,545 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 144,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 137,642 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 137,642 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function lower shocker casing corroeded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function shocker casing corroded lower end where spring moonts (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 126,163 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 126,163 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 116,070 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre out of shape slightly on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2016 106,412 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,333 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 83,064 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 83,064 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 65,368 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 42,001 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,737 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,869 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 26,869 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 19,126 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 SVD is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SVD, 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 SVD registered?

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

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