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HV07 VDL

2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,587 mi
Last recorded111,587 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp66,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 VDL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 111,587 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 111,587 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 108,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 104,898 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 100,320 miles

exhaust system corroded & front flexi pipe worn

Pass 19 Jul 2021 96,346 miles

exhaust flexi pipe worn

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 91,677 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front flexi pipe worn

rear tyres distorted

Pass 13 Aug 2019 87,583 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 82,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,596 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,114 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,148 miles

Brakes ; front pads worn to 3 mm approx

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Lighting ; n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 30 Sep 2015 63,802 miles

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

Brakes ; front pads worn to 3 mm approx

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Lighting ; n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,544 miles

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 22 Sep 2014 51,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,619 miles

Drivers view ; n/s door mirror glass insecure , recommend attention

Tyres ; n/s/f centre tread low , close to wear limit

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Fail 29 Aug 2013 50,613 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes ; noise o/s/r brake

Brakes ; rear brake pads low , at limit

Brakes ; scoring o/s/r brake disc inner face , suspect brake pad blow limit ? , unable to see

Drivers view ; n/s door mirror glass insecure , recommend attention

Note ; gear knob insecure

Tyres ; n/s/f centre tread low , close to wear limit

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,060 miles

covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

gear knob requires attention

Fail 19 Sep 2012 44,060 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

gear knob requires attention

Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,338 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,477 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
Full Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp reliability report

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HV07 VDL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 66,124 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 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV07 VDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HV07 VDL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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