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AF57 YCU

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,916 mi
Last recorded155,916 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 YCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 155,916 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mounting slightly noisy when turned lock to lock

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on the inside of the tread pattern

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting slightly noisy when turned lock to lock

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from the gear box area

Pass 9 Mar 2020 148,390 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 148,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 146,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 135,132 miles

both front tyres damaged on inner side walls but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 10 Apr 2017 124,626 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 112,082 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 112,082 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 99,073 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,570 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 62,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,942 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,260 miles

nearside front tyre, slight damage to outer wall.

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,420 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 15,097 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 YCU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCU, 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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AF57 YCU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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