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BP56 YSA

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,086 mi
Last recorded157,086 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP56 YSA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 157,086 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subfames sills suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 152,675 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 144,284 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 144,275 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 135,943 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 135,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 127,988 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded not leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2021 120,650 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 113,125 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 113,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,228 miles

Nearside Front wearing inner edge

Offside Front wearing inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2019 102,228 miles

Fuel hose leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top strut bearing noisey when turning

Nearside Front wearing inner edge

Offside Front top strut bearing noisey when turning

Offside Front wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2018 91,627 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 91,487 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,140 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 71,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 66,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,098 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,784 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 54,597 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 54,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Feb 2012 47,175 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,128 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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BP56 YSA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BP56 YSA, 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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BP56 YSA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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