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BN57 LZK

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,898 mi
Last recorded97,898 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 97,898 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 94,679 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 91,538 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 88,124 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 84,560 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 81,259 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 78,160 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,863 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,774 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 65,820 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 60,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,113 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 56,112 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,933 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing inside edge slightly.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,129 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,484 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,893 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 LZK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 LZK, 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 LZK registered?

BN57 LZK is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is BN57 LZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 LZK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN57 LZK have outstanding finance?

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