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AF57 YCY

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,776 mi
Last recorded134,776 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 YCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 134,776 miles

windscreen marked

Pass 19 Nov 2024 128,149 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front pads low

windscreen marked

Fail 18 Nov 2024 128,149 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front pads low

windscreen marked

Pass 23 Nov 2023 122,406 miles

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 28 Nov 2022 116,791 miles

windscreen marked

Fail 28 Nov 2022 116,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

windscreen marked

Pass 1 Dec 2021 110,762 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 105,241 miles

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

slight wear front links and D bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2019 101,704 miles

wear on front roll bar links

Pass 29 Nov 2018 95,092 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 87,666 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 87,665 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 82,337 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 82,337 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,969 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 73,968 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,863 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 64,863 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,862 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,455 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 42,271 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,616 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,211 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AF57 YCY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF57 YCY registered?

AF57 YCY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is AF57 YCY safe to buy?

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