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BN57 LZP

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,963 mi
Last recorded153,963 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 153,963 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 144,836 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 144,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 138,374 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 132,599 miles

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))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 132,517 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 22 Oct 2021 126,727 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 120,107 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 110,523 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 101,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge pair 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 101,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge pair 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 90,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 90,343 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' various items (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 80,729 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 80,720 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,957 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,057 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,751 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

service light on

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 LZP is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LZP, 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 LZP registered?

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

Is BN57 LZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 LZP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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