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BL57 NXA

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

219,694 mi
Last recorded219,694 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 NXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 219,694 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 219,692 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 214,886 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Fail 4 Dec 2019 214,885 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Pass 8 Nov 2018 209,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 4 Dec 2017 205,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gear box oil leak ()

brake fluid cap damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2016 197,868 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 189,835 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 171,061 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 15,453 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 154,352 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 135,309 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 107,732 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 81,628 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads worn low

offside front tyre worn very low outer edge

rear brake pads worn very close to limit ( 1.5mm )

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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BL57 NXA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL57 NXA, 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 BL57 NXA registered?

BL57 NXA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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