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DE57 YTN

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,189 mi
Last recorded131,189 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 YTN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 131,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 118,355 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 116,337 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,375 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 114,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 110,692 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 102,488 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 102,488 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 95,783 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear are on the legal limit on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 95,783 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear are on the legal limit on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,619 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/r wheel binding and brake pads worn

Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,460 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 72,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 65,119 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,614 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,885 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,039 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 24,718 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 24,642 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DE57 YTN is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DE57 YTN, 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 DE57 YTN registered?

DE57 YTN is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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