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BT57 HZM

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,105 mi
Last recorded75,105 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 75,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 75,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 73,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 71,008 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 71,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2021 61,707 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 61,707 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 54,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 52,933 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,666 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES WEATHERED

Fail 4 Jul 2017 47,663 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES WEATHERED

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN INNER

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 45,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 45,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 41,859 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise nearside front tyre cut in sidewall.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 38,957 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise rear brake discs lipped and worn.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,929 miles

advise rear brake discs worn-lipped

Fail 23 Jul 2013 34,929 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear brake discs worn-lipped

Pass 13 Jan 2012 25,853 miles

advise coolant level low

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

advise near side rear tyre wearing low 2.0mm and wearing unevenly

advise off side front tyre wearing low 2.0mm and balding on edges

advise rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Jan 2011 18,867 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 HZM is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HZM, 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 HZM registered?

BT57 HZM is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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