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BJ57 EUV

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,764 mi
Last recorded122,764 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 EUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,764 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 118,553 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 116,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers lightly smeering (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount bearing has slight roughness when turning (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 104,491 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 104,379 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,438 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion both front brake discs

Fail 13 Sep 2017 94,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion both front brake discs

Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,575 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion inside edge front brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,165 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 75,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,529 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 65,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,141 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 39,671 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,558 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 EUV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EUV, 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 EUV registered?

BJ57 EUV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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