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BT57 HVL

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,733 mi
Last recorded139,733 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 HVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 139,733 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2024 129,684 miles

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2024 129,684 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2023 116,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Aug 2022 104,071 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 103,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 103,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 102,880 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 102,878 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 98,332 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,089 miles

Front brake discs corroding.

Nsf tyre wearing on edges.

Rear brake discs corroding.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 98,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroding.

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

Nsf tyre wearing on edges.

Rear brake discs corroding.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 brake discs partially corroded on outer surfaces

Pass 1 Sep 2016 90,937 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 90,937 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,532 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,315 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,033 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 73,033 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 60,872 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 37,773 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 37,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 HVL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HVL, 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 HVL registered?

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

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