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YC57 PFK

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,132 mi
Last recorded107,132 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 PFK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 107,132 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 107,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 83,136 miles

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

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

exhaust flexible joint metal mesh covering deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2017 81,139 miles

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

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2017 81,139 miles

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

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

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,084 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2016 78,084 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2015 74,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen wipers split.

rear spring assisters fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 69,040 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 63,070 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 51,979 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 430,154 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 43,094 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 30,614 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YC57 PFK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PFK, 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 PFK registered?

YC57 PFK is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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