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BJ57 YMA

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,743 mi
Last recorded132,743 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 132,743 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 128,365 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 128,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 112,848 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 122,848 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 122,842 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 119,405 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 119,405 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 115,702 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 105,352 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,408 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 96,408 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 94,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area poor condition (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front tread cracking

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre in a area that will probably repair ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 94,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened play in ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam patern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area poor condition (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front tread cracking

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre in a area that will probably repair ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 87,689 miles

Front Wipers smear

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2015 87,689 miles

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

Front Wipers smear

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,623 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 79,623 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,081 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 61,530 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 61,530 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 52,339 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 52,339 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,617 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BJ57 YMA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YMA, 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 YMA registered?

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

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