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BN57 HDJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

232,040 mi
Last recorded232,040 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 HDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 232,040 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 225,299 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 219,031 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 210,022 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 203,343 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 31 May 2018 203,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2017 195,161 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 176,500 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 169,037 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 169,037 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 157,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 141,104 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 134,736 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 110,861 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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BN57 HDJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN57 HDJ, 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 BN57 HDJ registered?

BN57 HDJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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