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BN57 LZM

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,562 mi
Last recorded202,562 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 LZM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 202,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 193,478 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 186,244 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 176,532 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 158,949 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 158,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 142,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 142,209 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 119,088 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Oct 2014 105,071 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 99,034 miles

chip in o/s/f of windscreen

Fail 12 Nov 2013 99,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

chip in o/s/f of windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,427 miles

chip in o/s/f windscreen

Fail 8 Nov 2012 93,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in o/s/f windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2011 87,585 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,321 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 LZM is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

BN57 LZM is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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