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BG57 DWY

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,279 mi
Last recorded136,279 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 DWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 136,279 miles

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

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

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

power stearingrack area slightly wet with oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 122,188 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 122,188 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 110,778 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 110,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Aug 2015 103,946 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 103,946 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 99,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2013 82,566 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,387 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,866 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,222 miles

Rear number plate is starting to deteriorate.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 48,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear number plate is starting to deteriorate.

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 DWY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG57 DWY, 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 DWY registered?

BG57 DWY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 October 2007.

Is BG57 DWY safe to buy?

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