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AF57 YCV

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,424 mi
Last recorded164,424 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 164,424 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 164,424 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 162,372 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 160,125 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Pass 3 Mar 2023 158,630 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 155,108 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 22 Jan 2021 147,823 miles

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

both front shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 143,360 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 143,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 139,701 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 134,129 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 134,129 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs very corroded and in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2017 128,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 121,004 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 121,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 114,495 miles

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Note ; o/s/f jacking block missing

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f valve stems perished

Fail 7 Jan 2015 114,495 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Note ; o/s/f jacking block missing

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f valve stems perished

Pass 16 Jan 2014 105,738 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 99,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2012 99,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 88,791 miles

front pads very much on limit

Pass 22 Oct 2010 78,115 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 YCV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

AF57 YCV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is AF57 YCV safe to buy?

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