MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
emissions to clean to register on D.S.M
EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON D.S.M
UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION
Headlamp aim too low O/S (1.8)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/F - COMPLETE ARM (2.4.G.2)
EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON D.S.M
UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION
both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven / becoming slightly cracked between treads 225 / 45 / 17 w
diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up
exhaust system corroded
nail in offside rear tyre
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded / split / blowing (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported ex back box insecure (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 / 45 / 17 w (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven / becoming slightly cracked between treads 225 / 45 / 17 w
diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up
exhaust system corroded
nail in offside rear tyre
DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS READING TO LOW FOR D/S/M TO READ OR PICK UP
EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI SECTION BECOMING DETERIORATED / SIGNS OF SLIGHT SOOT
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS READING TO LOW FOR D/S/M TO READ OR PICK UP
EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI SECTION BECOMING DETERIORATED / SIGNS OF SLIGHT SOOT
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS -- N/S/F ON 3. / 2.5 / 3 mm -- O/S/F ON 4 / 3 / 4 mm
DIESEL EMISSIONS READING TO LOW FOR D/S/M TO READ
EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED
TYRE SIZE 225 / 45 / 17 y
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
TYRE SIZE 225 / 45 / 17 y
ADVISE TO REPLACE OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS -- N/S/F ON 3. / 2.5 / 3 mm -- O/S/F ON 4 / 3 / 4 mm
DIESEL EMISSIONS READING TO LOW FOR D/S/M TO READ
EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG57 DXB 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 76.2%.
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 DXB, 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 DXB registered?
BG57 DXB is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2007.
Is BG57 DXB safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG57 DXB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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