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BN57 LZO

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,009 mi
Last recorded114,009 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 114,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 113,998 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Stone in the inner edge of tyre - causing a bulge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 108,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 101,343 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/poor condition

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 101,343 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/poor condition

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 92,807 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 92,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi broken away from exhaust pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 83,654 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,629 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 73,901 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low/outer edges

Pass 18 Aug 2018 68,024 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 68,024 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 64,112 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,539 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 60,539 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 55,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 55,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,175 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,412 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,926 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut outside sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2011 25,355 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 18,151 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 LZO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LZO, 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 LZO registered?

BN57 LZO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is BN57 LZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 LZO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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