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BP07 XPC

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

183,888 mi
Last recorded183,888 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 XPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 183,888 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 177,246 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 171,355 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 165,552 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 156,257 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 145,475 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 145,474 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 135,915 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 129,405 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 129,405 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 122,311 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 116,408 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2015 109,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2015 109,412 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 102,752 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 102,752 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 99,094 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 91,244 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 91,244 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 78,315 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 78,315 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,653 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 61,967 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 XPC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XPC, 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 XPC registered?

BP07 XPC is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 August 2007.

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