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AF57 YCO

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,990 mi
Last recorded119,990 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 YCO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 119,990 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 115,182 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 109,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 104,706 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to excess in centre of tread

Pass 5 Aug 2021 100,931 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 3-5mm and is stress cracked in tread

both rear lower suspension arm outer bushes deteriorated - no movement

both rear trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

exhaust mounting hanger corroded and thin on 'Y' piece exhaust section

Pass 12 Aug 2020 98,359 miles

'Y' piece section of exhaust mounting hanger corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm

both rear lower suspension arm outer bushes deteriorated - no movement

both rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorated - no movement

Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,077 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Apr 2018 94,101 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,514 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,105 miles

Front registration plate slightly de-laminated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on edges - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front shock outer casing corroded

several small stonechips to windscreen

Fail 8 Apr 2016 85,910 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate slightly de-laminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on edges - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front shock outer casing corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

several small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,133 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,983 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 74,983 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2012 64,578 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 64,578 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 60,189 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,823 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 YCO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YCO, 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 YCO registered?

AF57 YCO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 2007.

Is AF57 YCO safe to buy?

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