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BN57 LZG

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,320 mi
Last recorded92,320 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 LZG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 92,320 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just in front of the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

the brake fluid appears to be discoloured

Fail 18 Sep 2024 92,315 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking in front of the radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just in front of the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

the brake fluid appears to be discoloured

Pass 14 Sep 2023 88,383 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both headlamps slightly frosty

Fail 14 Sep 2023 112,479 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both headlamps slightly frosty

Pass 22 Sep 2022 81,143 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

the nearside mirror cover is missing

Pass 23 Sep 2021 78,246 miles

the brake fluid is discoloured

Pass 14 Sep 2020 72,525 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 72,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,894 miles

THE NEARSIDE REAR LAMP IS DIM ALSO THE BRAKE FLUID IS DISCOLOURED THE FRONT WIPERS ARE POOR BUT PASSED ON THE DAY AND TWO TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 27 Sep 2018 62,013 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Does not appear to be leaking. ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 55,632 miles

Central Front front tyres scuffing on outer edges/tracking needs checking

Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,510 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 51,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,131 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,856 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 41,856 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,724 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 36,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 29,185 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,226 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 LZG is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LZG, 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 LZG registered?

BN57 LZG is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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