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DY57 VRK

2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,659 mi
Last recorded106,659 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 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 VRK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 106,659 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 104,399 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 102,191 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 99,918 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 99,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 97,862 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 95,484 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,725 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 91,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,616 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,474 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 76,165 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 76,165 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 75,016 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,372 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 61,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,916 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,844 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 31,605 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,091 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 24,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VRK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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