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BN57 YPL

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,583 mi
Last recorded153,583 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 YPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 153,583 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 153,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 141,649 miles

Dampness around fuel filter area

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

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing sticking slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2018 141,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Dampness around fuel filter area

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

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing sticking slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2017 129,585 miles

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

dampness noted at fuel filter and o/s of fuel tank

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both, discs corroded and pitted (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 129,563 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet safety catch sticking

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

dampness noted at fuel filter and o/s of fuel tank

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both, discs corroded and pitted (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 119,467 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise o/s/r and n/s/r inner d bushes

Fail 7 Mar 2016 119,294 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise o/s/r and n/s/r inner d bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2015 107,336 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2014 97,375 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 97,375 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 91,394 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 91,394 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 80,323 miles

rear pads very low

Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,697 miles

front brake pads & discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BN57 YPL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN57 YPL, 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 BN57 YPL registered?

BN57 YPL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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