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BJ07 SVF

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,271 mi
Last recorded192,271 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 192,271 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 185,819 miles

Engine management light on indicating fault.

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

Offside Rear shock absorber mounting bracket badly corroded, still secure.

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 185,819 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Engine management light on indicating fault.

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

Offside Rear shock absorber mounting bracket badly corroded, still secure.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 181,860 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 179,304 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 173,659 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S Disc's Worn to Limit and Corroded on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 173,659 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S Disc's Worn to Limit and Corroded on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Retaining Nut Lose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Retaining Nut Lose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 164,053 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 164,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 146,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 146,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 130,277 miles

Engine Knocks from flywheel.

Nearside Rear Tyre has been slightly run out edges.

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 130,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine knocks from flywheel

Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,518 miles

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,762 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,577 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyre tread wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,302 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,677 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 66,675 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine oil level on minimum.

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 42,974 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,309 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 SVF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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