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BJ57 YLW

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,949 mi
Last recorded88,949 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 88,949 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 88,948 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 88,342 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 87,826 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 87,824 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 86,206 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 83,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 80,478 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 77,040 miles

Front Inner both front inner tyres very low

Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,147 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 67,334 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,087 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 57,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and tread low (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges but cut to different depth

play in steering inner joints

Fail 30 Apr 2016 57,498 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and tread low (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges but cut to different depth

play in steering inner joints

Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,500 miles

Both front tyres getting low at edges (225/45W17)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre deteriorated and cracking in tread (225/45W17)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 54,500 miles

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

Both front tyres getting low at edges (225/45W17)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre deteriorated and cracking in tread (225/45W17)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre deteriorated and cracking (225/45Y17)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle service indicator illuminated

Pass 23 Mar 2013 42,951 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 39,091 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2011 31,968 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,413 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 YLW 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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

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

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