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BL57 UKV

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,173 mi
Last recorded161,173 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 UKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 161,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 145,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 145,593 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2015 133,303 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 133,303 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 122,546 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 109,374 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 97,220 miles

clutch/flywheel very noisy when pedal is depressed

Fail 28 Jan 2012 97,220 miles

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

clutch/flywheel very noisy when pedal is depressed

Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,712 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 94,706 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 66,852 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 66,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear 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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BL57 UKV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BL57 UKV, 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 UKV registered?

BL57 UKV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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The MOT history for BL57 UKV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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