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WJ57 YPT

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,320 mi
Last recorded126,320 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 126,320 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 120,487 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 120,487 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 110,383 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 100,686 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 94,314 miles

Travel on parking brake lever

Fail 23 Jan 2020 94,314 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 25 Jan 2019 85,008 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount bearing worn

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 85,008 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount bearing worn

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 73,932 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 63,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 63,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,335 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 28,289 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 28,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 19,422 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,420 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,047 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 15,813 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,813 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 YPT is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YPT, 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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WJ57 YPT is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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