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WJ57 YPA

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,182 mi
Last recorded62,182 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 YPA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 62,182 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 59,211 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 59,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 55,893 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at the steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside cracking, 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The engine has covers fitted

The fuel filter is wet but no signs of a leak

Fail 26 Mar 2021 55,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction The engine management light is on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked, 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at the steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside cracking, 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The engine has covers fitted

The fuel filter is wet but no signs of a leak

Pass 31 Mar 2020 52,490 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 52,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,369 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 48,369 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 44,419 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,834 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,038 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,409 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 25,409 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)

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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WJ57 YPA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WJ57 YPA, 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 WJ57 YPA registered?

WJ57 YPA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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