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BP07 VAD

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,726 mi
Last recorded173,726 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 173,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 173,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 173,636 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 173,624 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 173,183 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 172,728 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 171,707 miles

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

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

Lower a lot of corrosion to underneath of vehicle, however not considered excessive.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy from the sun. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pinprick hole to steering gaiter. More worryingly lots of power steering fluid being expelled from hole! (steering rack seals let go??!!) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear No reverse lights!

Rear discs corroded.

Fail 22 Jul 2020 171,705 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Lower a lot of corrosion to underneath of vehicle, however not considered excessive.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy from the sun. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pinprick hole to steering gaiter. More worryingly lots of power steering fluid being expelled from hole! (steering rack seals let go??!!) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear No reverse lights!

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 169,495 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 167,112 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 160,108 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s rack ends

Fail 17 May 2017 160,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in n/s and o/s rack ends

Pass 7 Jun 2016 155,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 143,347 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 143,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 129,417 miles

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

emissions to clean to test

front number plate damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2014 129,367 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

emissions to clean to test

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2013 115,017 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 103,964 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 96,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 96,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 80,170 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VAD is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BP07 VAD, 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 VAD is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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