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BJ57 DZW

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,170 mi
Last recorded78,170 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2021 78,170 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2021 78,170 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,013 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 78,007 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 72,002 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 72,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 62,202 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 62,202 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,789 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 55,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 52,382 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 45,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 45,409 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 43,311 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 43,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,218 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 37,487 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 29,229 miles

Advise on both rear indicators starting to flash white light

Advise on rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Advise on wear to front tyres

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 DZW 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 61.1%.

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 BJ57 DZW, 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 DZW registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ57 DZW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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