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BJ57 DZZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,334 mi
Last recorded138,334 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 138,334 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 134,264 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 134,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 130,579 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2023 126,690 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 124,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 121,546 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

nearside front shock absorber casing corroded

offside front shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 119,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

eml on dash

Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2019 109,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 95,009 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres, slightly more worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 95,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking leak on caliper (flexi pipe end corroded) (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres, slightly more worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,343 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,263 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,191 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2012 45,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,018 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 37,660 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 28,400 miles

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 DZZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DZZ, 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 DZZ registered?

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

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