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BK07 DFN

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,269 mi
Last recorded119,269 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 DFN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 119,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 115,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi hose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting broken.

Service light on.

Fail 10 Dec 2024 115,006 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi hose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting broken.

Service light on.

Pass 5 Dec 2023 109,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 103,597 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint small blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm 215/55r16 97h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6mm 215/55r16 97h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 103,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm 215/55r16 97h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint small blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm cracking 215/55r16 97h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm cracking 215/55r16 97h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6mm cracking 215/55r16 97h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 96,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 96,884 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,375 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 83,306 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 83,306 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 74,675 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 74,675 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 61,145 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 59,085 miles

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 20 Apr 2016 55,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH AND N/S/R. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,107 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,814 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,497 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 36,416 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 36,416 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 16 Apr 2010 25,293 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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BK07 DFN is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BK07 DFN, 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 BK07 DFN registered?

BK07 DFN is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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