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DY57 VPW

2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,441 mi
Last recorded112,441 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto82,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 VPW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 112,441 miles

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The vehicle has oil wax underseal underneath

both rear side panel outer corroded

Fail 1 May 2025 112,441 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 112,441 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 101,705 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2024 101,705 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 94,678 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 94,268 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 91,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 86,580 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 83,608 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 78,209 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 72,087 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake showing signs of binding

Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,570 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,872 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,084 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,479 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,462 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 46,427 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,606 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,247 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,817 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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DY57 VPW is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 82,868 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 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY57 VPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY57 VPW is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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