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BT57 JFF

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,222 mi
Last recorded96,222 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 JFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 96,222 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/2 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 91,123 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 85,959 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 85,959 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 79,734 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Exhaust system corroded and front flexible pipe deteriorated but no gas leaks present

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 72,985 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 72,985 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 62,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 62,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 61,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 57,562 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,194 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,628 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,892 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres worn on edges (235.45.17)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2015 35,892 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres worn on edges (235.45.17)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2014 34,010 miles

Middle to Rear exhaust bracket holders rust corrosions.

Fail 20 Dec 2014 33,988 miles

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

Middle to Rear exhaust bracket holders rust corrosions.

Pass 14 Dec 2013 31,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,224 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 23,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 23,171 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 18,751 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 JFF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

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

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