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BL02 MSL

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,005 mi
Last recorded153,005 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 MSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 153,005 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

interior mirror deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2024 143,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S/F inner tie rod play (2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake tell tale not working

Fail 22 Oct 2024 143,761 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak broken just before rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S/F inner tie rod play (2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake tell tale not working

Pass 27 Oct 2023 136,718 miles

exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2023 136,715 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2022 135,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 130,057 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,073 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 114,820 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 114,584 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 100,484 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat backrest not tipping forward

Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,763 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 76,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Feb 2015 69,055 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2014 60,616 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,616 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 40,467 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,119 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BL02 MSL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL02 MSL, 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 BL02 MSL registered?

BL02 MSL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2007.

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