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BT57 HUA

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,171 mi
Last recorded98,171 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 98,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2025 98,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 87,156 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 70,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns front worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 70,048 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns front worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 55,527 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 55,514 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,404 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,882 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2018 54,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 51,328 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,781 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,787 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,051 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,634 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,638 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,725 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 33,669 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 33,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BT57 HUA 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 HUA, 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 HUA registered?

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

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