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BV07 YOX

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,466 mi
Last recorded137,466 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 YOX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 137,466 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 137,460 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 134,606 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 132,897 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 130,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 121,947 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 116,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 101,028 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 101,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,286 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 91,090 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre uneven on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both inner rack ends

Pass 28 Mar 2015 76,631 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 76,631 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 66,617 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,672 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,148 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,676 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 YOX is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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