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BJ57 YMH

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,649 mi
Last recorded147,649 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 147,649 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 147,649 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 143,295 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge un-even wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 143,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge un-even wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 128,303 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule especially rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear slight play at the road wheel

parking brake only just made the requirements

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2018 119,861 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake only just meets required performance

Pass 9 May 2017 111,346 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 111,343 miles

Central Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 102,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitterd

Fail 18 Dec 2015 102,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under tray fitterd

Pass 15 Dec 2014 92,614 miles

Heatshield above rear exhaust box insecure.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Thorn in n/s rear tyre inner wall.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 83,249 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,814 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 73,814 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 59,884 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,897 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 YMH is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YMH, 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 YMH registered?

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

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