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BP07 MDZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,711 mi
Last recorded142,711 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 MDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 142,711 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 134,415 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges/stepping

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 122,846 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,587 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 108,735 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

slight weep on steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres inner sidewall splitting

Pass 6 Oct 2017 95,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 95,778 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 92,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 87,888 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,499 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 76,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,711 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,505 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 66,501 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,762 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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BP07 MDZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 BP07 MDZ, 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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BP07 MDZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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