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BJ07 SVG

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,345 mi
Last recorded128,345 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 SVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 128,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sdvise under body corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2026 128,345 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sdvise under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2024 127,505 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 127,030 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 126,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front coil spring catches body

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

Fail 23 May 2022 126,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front coil spring catches body

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 123,020 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 122,929 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at turbo (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 116,427 miles

Covers fitted

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Heatshield rattling at front of engine

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

Smoke emission test not detected

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 116,427 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Covers fitted

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Heatshield rattling at front of engine

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

Smoke emission test not detected

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 112,601 miles

Covers fitted

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 112,601 miles

Covers fitted

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 109,272 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 109,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 98,432 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 98,432 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,786 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,707 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,119 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 69,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,724 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped and slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,189 miles

front and rear number plates have slight deterioration

front wipers starting to wear

Fail 24 Mar 2011 42,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front wipers starting to wear

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

front and rear number plates have slight deterioration

nearside front coil spring is corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,085 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 32,083 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)

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 SVG is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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