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AF57 YCL

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,194 mi
Last recorded172,194 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 YCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 172,194 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 165,466 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 159,960 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 155,038 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 142,948 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 142,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 118,873 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 118,873 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 96,985 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 78,420 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,248 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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AF57 YCL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF57 YCL, 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 AF57 YCL registered?

AF57 YCL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is AF57 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 YCL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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