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BT57 HVH

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,550 mi
Last recorded134,550 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 HVH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 134,550 miles

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 126,408 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 126,408 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 116,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has slightly stepped treads

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 107,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Mar 2023 107,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Mar 2022 98,618 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 98,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,740 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,782 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,375 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,903 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,006 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,289 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,989 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,682 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil springs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Mar 2012 31,428 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have started to perish/crack

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,602 miles

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 HVH is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BT57 HVH, 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 HVH registered?

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

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The MOT history for BT57 HVH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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