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WJ57 YPR

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

198,002 mi
Last recorded198,002 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 YPR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 198,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear number plate loose

Fail 8 Apr 2026 198,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear number plate loose

Fail 16 Jan 2026 197,780 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm mount unbonded resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm mount unbonded resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management lamp on indicating a fault but this is not a tested item on this age of vehicle.

Front Surface corrosion to front sub frame.

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 185,661 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 179,012 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2023 178,289 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning lamp illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

underbody corrosion throughout

Pass 27 Jul 2022 164,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2022 164,537 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust silencer missing on rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn front both n/s o/s anti -roll links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2021 156,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front o/s anti -roll link [WORN] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre worn on one side [ inner stepped ] (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 1 Jul 2020 141,026 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2020 140,333 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s rear spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking o/s rear brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2019 118,891 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2019 117,548 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's plate limit .50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Jul 2018 104,920 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 102,146 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 98,054 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 92,220 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,759 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,197 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,618 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 50,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,427 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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WJ57 YPR 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 WJ57 YPR, 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 YPR registered?

WJ57 YPR is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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