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AE56 YDG

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,231 mi
Last recorded106,231 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 106,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 101,293 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 91,013 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,905 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 79,225 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 79,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 74,592 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 74,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre small split inner edge

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 71,530 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 67,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 63,429 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,231 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge 225/45R17

corrosion to underbody components

Fail 15 Nov 2016 60,231 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge 225/45R17

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to underbody components

Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 50,933 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,184 miles

nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage

offside rear tyre has slight side wall damage/ worn on edges

Fail 14 Nov 2013 44,071 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage

offside rear tyre has slight side wall damage/ worn on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,287 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 38,287 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 35,241 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,851 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2010 30,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AE56 YDG is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE56 YDG, 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 AE56 YDG registered?

AE56 YDG is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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