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BV07 CEO

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

186,350 mi
Last recorded186,350 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 CEO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 186,350 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside of tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside of tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 170,490 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 169,539 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 169,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 160,838 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 151,078 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 150,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 138,676 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 138,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 108,701 miles

Both front brake discs grooved

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 98,956 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,517 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,385 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 67,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,082 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,357 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SLIGHT SPLIT TO O/S/F WIPER BLADE

Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,921 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 39,396 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 39,396 miles

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

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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BV07 CEO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BV07 CEO, 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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BV07 CEO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 August 2007.

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