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BV07 YOT

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,642 mi
Last recorded81,642 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 YOT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 81,642 miles

under components corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 79,490 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

engine managment light on

Fail 19 Mar 2025 79,488 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

engine managment light on

Pass 15 Mar 2024 77,142 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 75,079 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 75,077 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 70,416 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 67,425 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,009 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,397 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,824 miles

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

MIL lamp on

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,313 miles

MIL lamp on

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,958 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 46,529 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 46,468 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 43,932 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,315 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2012 40,310 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 33,889 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)

Pass 10 May 2010 25,566 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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BV07 YOT is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BV07 YOT, 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 BV07 YOT registered?

BV07 YOT is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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