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BL07 SYT

2007 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,414 mi
Last recorded121,414 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 SYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 121,414 miles

Fuel cap sealing device perishing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 110,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe and middle pipe corroded

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

fuel cap rubber sealing deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2024 99,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe and middle pipe corroded

fuel cap rubber sealing deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2024 99,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust pipe and middle pipe corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap rubber sealing deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2023 90,129 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 88,518 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 88,518 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 84,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 81,666 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 81,665 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 81,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear rubber jacking block missing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 66,086 miles

Headlamp aims low, have been adjusted and reset.

Light corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 57,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Various small cuts to O/S/R tyre tread

Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,556 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 2 Feb 2011 30,987 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 SYT is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL07 SYT, 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 SYT registered?

BL07 SYT is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 August 2007.

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