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YC57 JVM

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,764 mi
Last recorded103,764 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 JVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 103,764 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 103,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 94,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner wheel arches damaged/incomplete

service light on

Fail 25 Mar 2015 94,262 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner wheel arches damaged/incomplete

service light on

Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear tyres worn low - close to limits

sills covered

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2012 75,924 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2010 67,762 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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YC57 JVM is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC57 JVM, 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 YC57 JVM registered?

YC57 JVM is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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