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BJ57 YMR

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,793 mi
Last recorded73,793 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 73,793 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 73,439 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 73,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2024 72,816 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 72,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,662 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 68,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 65,225 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 62,112 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 58,542 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,455 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 54,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,577 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 30 May 2014 46,272 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,390 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,155 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre (outer side wall)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,121 miles

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

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 YMR is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ57 YMR registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ57 YMR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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