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AF57 YCR

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,947 mi
Last recorded174,947 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 YCR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 174,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 174,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 171,860 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 160,007 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 151,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

baffle loose in exhaust centre box

Pass 1 Sep 2017 140,088 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 140,088 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 122,892 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 122,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 107,590 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 107,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,910 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 78,963 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 78,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 70,763 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 70,763 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,877 miles

emissions too low to detect

Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,114 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 YCR is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF57 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

AF57 YCR is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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