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BN57 HEU

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,371 mi
Last recorded162,371 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 162,371 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 162,371 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 134,667 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 122,296 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 122,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 115,743 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,453 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 97,926 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 95,408 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 94,211 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,668 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,543 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,535 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,309 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 58,109 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,252 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Rear no plate slight perishing

nail in O/S/F tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,551 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 HEU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HEU, 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 BN57 HEU registered?

BN57 HEU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is BN57 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 HEU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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