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BN57 YOL

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

269,898 mi
Last recorded269,898 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 269,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FEATHERED ON IN SIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 249,900 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ANTI ROLL BAR "D" BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ANTI ROLL BAR "D" BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS NOT REPLACED DURING PAD CHANGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 249,900 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ANTI ROLL BAR "D" BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ANTI ROLL BAR "D" BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS NOT REPLACED DURING PAD CHANGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 224,826 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 198,035 miles

fuel tank damp

Fail 19 Aug 2016 196,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

fuel tank damp

Pass 26 Aug 2015 169,787 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 169,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2014 143,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 143,736 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 119,466 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 119,466 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 92,555 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,357 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 70,352 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Moniter drivers rear tyre. scrubbed on extreme inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BN57 YOL 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 62.5%.

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 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 YOL, 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 YOL registered?

BN57 YOL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 October 2007.

Is BN57 YOL safe to buy?

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