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BJ57 YLV

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,082 mi
Last recorded145,082 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 145,082 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 124,782 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 124,482 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 107,659 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 98,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 81,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,718 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,740 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,012 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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 YLV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

BJ57 YLV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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