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BX57 BBJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,970 mi
Last recorded35,970 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX57 BBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 35,970 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 35,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 35,927 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 32,007 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 30,625 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 30,192 miles

some corrosion/pitting of front brake discs

Fail 15 May 2020 30,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

some corrosion/pitting of front brake discs

Pass 27 Dec 2018 28,158 miles

Front Inner cv boot clips weeping grease slightly

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 27,617 miles

slight smearing of front wipers

Fail 1 Dec 2017 27,617 miles

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

slight smearing of front wipers

Pass 29 Nov 2016 27,097 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 26,204 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 24,880 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2013 22,987 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 21,065 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 19,394 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 19,394 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 18,525 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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BX57 BBJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BX57 BBJ, 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 BX57 BBJ registered?

BX57 BBJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is BX57 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX57 BBJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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