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BJ57 EUW

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,073 mi
Last recorded122,073 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 EUW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 122,073 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 122,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 122,030 miles

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rears (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both rear uppers (2.4.G.2)

fly wheel noisy

Pass 15 Jun 2016 115,373 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 114,325 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 110,963 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2013 110,922 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 107,885 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 107,881 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 100,127 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 95,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 95,626 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 EUW is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EUW, 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 EUW registered?

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

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