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BJ57 YLX

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,059 mi
Last recorded120,059 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2026 120,059 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 119,034 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 111,260 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2022 101,288 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2022 99,562 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 89,999 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2021 89,997 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,175 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,743 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,687 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,523 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,605 miles

plastic trim fitted underbody

Fail 13 Sep 2016 43,605 miles

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

plastic trim fitted underbody

Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,759 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 40,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,950 miles

plastic trim fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,314 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,490 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,767 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 YLX is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

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

Is BJ57 YLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ57 YLX shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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