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BK07 HFW

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,047 mi
Last recorded81,047 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 HFW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 81,047 miles

Suspension component's corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 Jun 2025 79,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component's corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 23 Jun 2025 79,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component's corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Jul 2024 76,191 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 74,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 74,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured top shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated os & ns front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 72,758 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre In tread

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 71,176 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 71,175 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively os and ns front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively os and ns rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 67,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 62,872 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 53,453 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

NSR TYRE WORN LOW AND DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,880 miles

NSR TYRE WORN LOW AND STEPPED ON INNER EDGE

Fail 13 Jul 2016 46,878 miles

Stop lamp not working NS (1.2.1b)

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

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

NSR TYRE WORN LOW AND STEPPED ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,289 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 39,964 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,052 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 36,051 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,050 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,751 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 29,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,240 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 25,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,038 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 25,036 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BK07 HFW is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

BK07 HFW is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2007.

Is BK07 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK07 HFW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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