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BL07 HMJ

2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,873 mi
Last recorded93,873 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp66,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 HMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 93,873 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 90,522 miles

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 89,739 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 86,617 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 86,617 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside main beam bulb image incorrect

Pass 29 Jul 2021 84,403 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 84,399 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2020 83,400 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 83,400 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,436 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,034 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 76,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,613 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 56,921 miles

offside rear tyre cracked

rear heat shield lose

Fail 13 Feb 2015 56,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked

rear heat shield lose

Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,919 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,795 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 44,878 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,009 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 38,479 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 38,473 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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BL07 HMJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 66,124 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 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL07 HMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL07 HMJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 17 July 2007.

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