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BP07 VAO

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,781 mi
Last recorded93,781 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 VAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 93,781 miles

rear suspension rusty

steering slightly stiff to opperate

Pass 7 Jul 2025 90,664 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 89,450 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 88,038 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 85,069 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 78,311 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 78,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 74,044 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 69,952 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,413 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,863 miles

Nearside Rear tyre spliting on inner side wall but no to cords yet

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 65,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre spliting on inner side wall but no to cords yet

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,782 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,863 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,690 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,875 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 35,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise osr tyre staring to split on side wall inner

Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,363 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,931 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise all tyres are starting to split on the inner side walls

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 VAO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VAO, 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 BP07 VAO registered?

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

Is BP07 VAO safe to buy?

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