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BG57 DWL

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,907 mi
Last recorded96,907 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 DWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 96,907 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 87,286 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 75,798 miles

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Nov 2023 75,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 63,967 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 63,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,786 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,472 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 54,290 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper shock mount corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 54,290 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper shock mount corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 50,463 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,916 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 42,989 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,504 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,493 miles

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

nearside front outer tyre wall is cut but not showing core

Pass 10 Sep 2013 29,015 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 24,690 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,253 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,141 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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BG57 DWL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 BG57 DWL, 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 BG57 DWL registered?

BG57 DWL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is BG57 DWL safe to buy?

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