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BJ57 PXW

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,529 mi
Last recorded142,529 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 142,529 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 134,564 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 134,556 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 134,481 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 123,376 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 122,999 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav holder and tax disc (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 115,849 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 115,825 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 109,399 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 109,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 104,047 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 104,036 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 95,277 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 91,684 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 84,343 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,230 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 65,367 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 PXW is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW registered?

BJ57 PXW is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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