MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R child seat fitted ()
Oil around engine
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/R arm front bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/R arm front bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/R below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R child seat fitted ()
Oil around engine
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R child seat fitted ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R control arm bush worn but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R control arm bush worn but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre close on legal limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/R coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/F below legal limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R tyre below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R child seat fitted ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R control arm bush worn but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F close to legal limit 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R control arm bush worn but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre close on legal limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn tread down to 1.8mm. Centre tread 2.75mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn tread down to 2.1mm. Centre tread 3.25mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn tread down to 1.8mm. Centre tread 2.75mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn tread down to 2.1mm. Centre tread 3.25mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine rattle
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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YC57 PFO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 PFO, 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 PFO registered?
YC57 PFO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 December 2007.
Is YC57 PFO safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC57 PFO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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