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BL07 HLK

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,895 mi
Last recorded157,895 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 HLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 157,895 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 155,275 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 152,231 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 149,851 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 146,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 144,596 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 144,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 143,300 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 140,759 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Jul 2019 140,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jul 2018 134,780 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 134,780 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 129,338 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 129,338 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 123,440 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 123,440 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 115,709 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 115,709 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 108,653 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 97,964 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,202 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 77,855 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,517 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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BL07 HLK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 BL07 HLK, 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 BL07 HLK registered?

BL07 HLK is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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