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BT57 JCY

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

162,005 mi
Last recorded162,005 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 162,005 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 155,970 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 150,283 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 144,614 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 139,343 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 135,400 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 135,275 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 130,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 125,084 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 117,991 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 112,102 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 107,281 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,898 miles

front discs heavily corroded

rear discs heavily corroded

rear washer inop

Pass 1 Nov 2013 99,743 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,394 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 91,378 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,150 miles

n/s/f tyre tread 2mm

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

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 JCY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT57 JCY registered?

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

Is BT57 JCY safe to buy?

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