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BT57 HTV

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,832 mi
Last recorded112,832 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 HTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 112,832 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 102,584 miles

Offside Front shocker external casing corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2023 102,584 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front shocker external casing corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 90,343 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 89,823 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 24 Sep 2019 87,237 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 83,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 83,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 78,286 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,232 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,820 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 66,820 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,439 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,224 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,884 miles

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

front brake pads are low

nail in the o/s rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2012 49,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bolt in the n/s front tyre

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

brake fluid level low

front brake pads are low

n/s front tyre is on 1.6mm limit

nail in the o/s rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,386 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges .

Cracks in both rear tyre treads .

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 45,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Both front tyres worn on edges .

Cracks in both rear tyre treads .

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,329 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BT57 HTV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT57 HTV, 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 BT57 HTV registered?

BT57 HTV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is BT57 HTV safe to buy?

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