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BT57 JFA

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,223 mi
Last recorded187,223 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 JFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 187,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 176,357 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 176,357 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 167,698 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 155,699 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2017 146,053 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 146,014 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 143,577 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 140,367 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 136,337 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 131,305 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 120,002 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 107,419 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 106,316 miles

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

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

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 JFA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JFA, 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 JFA registered?

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

Is BT57 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 JFA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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