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BL57 NYN

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,002 mi
Last recorded89,002 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 NYN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 89,002 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 86,278 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 84,899 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 81,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,407 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 74,458 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 74,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 69,943 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 69,378 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 69,378 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 110,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,337 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,162 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 6 Aug 2014 49,161 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,554 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,768 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,677 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 30,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 16,542 miles

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

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

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 NYN is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NYN, 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 BL57 NYN registered?

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

Is BL57 NYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 NYN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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