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BT57 HUP

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,163 mi
Last recorded142,163 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 HUP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 142,163 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 142,163 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 136,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 131,821 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 126,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 118,020 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 118,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 102,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 102,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 96,654 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened main body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / wearing on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened main body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / wearing on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 90,834 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 90,834 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 87,245 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge /distorted and s/wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres distorted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,625 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has a small cut and side wall damage

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 81,808 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,102 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 79,102 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,915 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 75,910 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,317 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 62,317 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,502 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 33,502 miles

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

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

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 HUP is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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