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BT57 HZU

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,654 mi
Last recorded126,654 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 126,654 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 124,168 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 121,833 miles

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

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2022 118,691 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 104,271 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 95,210 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 89,129 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 80,867 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 80,867 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 76,825 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,694 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 71,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 63,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2015 63,693 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2014 55,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2013 50,374 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 38,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2011 28,999 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 17,189 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 HZU 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 80%.

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 HZU, 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 HZU registered?

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

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