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BT57 JAO

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,456 mi
Last recorded140,456 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 JAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 140,456 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, worn on both edge(s), cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, worn on both edge(s), cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering rack has slight movement on its mountings

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 136,153 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel filter damp

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slight wear on edge(s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slight wear on edge(s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 130,622 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 123,682 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 119,182 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 107,741 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Rear water sensor in fuel filter missing

Fail 2 Sep 2016 107,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Rear water sensor in fuel filter missing

Pass 20 Aug 2015 101,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,810 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,045 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 83,037 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,633 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,249 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,390 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 JAO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JAO, 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 JAO registered?

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

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