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BN57 HDV

2007 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,930 mi
Last recorded174,930 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 HDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 174,930 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 174,930 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 174,244 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has a perished sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2017 142,096 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 118,626 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 118,626 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,022 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,324 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 89,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight leak power steering rack area

Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge.

rear brake discs pitted,not effecting brake performance

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,154 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 60,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,293 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BN57 HDV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BN57 HDV, 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 HDV registered?

BN57 HDV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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