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BJ57 DZV

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,567 mi
Last recorded98,567 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 DZV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 98,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 94,621 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 90,419 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,035 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,786 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,017 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 75,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 67,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,374 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 63,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,433 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 44,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,586 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 39,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 35,954 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 23,361 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 18,617 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BJ57 DZV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BJ57 DZV, 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 BJ57 DZV registered?

BJ57 DZV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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