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BT57 HXC

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,726 mi
Last recorded192,726 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 HXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 192,726 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 182,742 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 168,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 168,429 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 150,169 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 139,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 106,704 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 92,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 75,219 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 75,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all discs badly worn

all pads wearing low

Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,912 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 58,912 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

heavy wear to rear discs

offside rear tyre 5yrs old and 2mm

Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,875 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 50,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,240 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 HXC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HXC, 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 HXC registered?

BT57 HXC is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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