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YD57 GRU

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,142 mi
Last recorded144,142 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 GRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 144,142 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 138,157 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak... O/S drive-shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 138,157 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Suction mounted phone holder to center of screen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak... O/S drive-shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 128,749 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,841 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 118,757 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop-link upper ball-joint boot. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber casing... outer tube. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 110,099 miles

both front tyres worn on the outer edge 205/55/16

Fail 5 Nov 2019 109,866 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing between the 3rd number and letter not 33mm as required (0.1 (d))

both front tyres worn on the outer edge 205/55/16

Pass 5 Nov 2018 97,775 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 97,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Will not adjust. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Suction mount removed prior to test. ()

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 80,597 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,499 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,299 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 59,294 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge not continuous (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,604 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre very slightly perishing

Nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 44,564 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,235 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 40,235 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2011 30,740 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,569 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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YD57 GRU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YD57 GRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD57 GRU registered?

YD57 GRU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 November 2007.

Is YD57 GRU safe to buy?

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