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BG57 JJL

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,012 mi
Last recorded89,012 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 JJL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 89,012 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 85,619 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 85,618 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 85,618 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 81,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 80,483 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 80,482 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 80,376 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 80,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 77,837 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,696 miles

Lockable & Seal-Able 'Dummy' fuel Cap Fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,517 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 64,172 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,907 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,410 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 51,410 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,850 miles

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

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)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,340 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,141 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010

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

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 JJL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc 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 BG57 JJL, 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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BG57 JJL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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