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BL07 UTG

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,743 mi
Last recorded131,743 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 UTG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 131,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2024 120,497 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 111,907 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 111,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 100,913 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 90,116 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,156 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 64,921 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 56,760 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

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

Fail 8 May 2017 56,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

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

Pass 13 May 2016 50,860 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,526 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,344 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,926 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,485 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,692 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,787 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 UTG is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 UTG, 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 UTG registered?

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

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