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YD57 KNB

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,341 mi
Last recorded222,341 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 KNB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 222,341 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 222,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 207,951 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 207,935 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 188,751 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 188,747 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 174,476 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2018 174,474 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Front & Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Light Unit Damaged Slightly

Offside Front Inner Constant Velocity Joint Rubber Boot Deteriorating Slightly

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced 50% Light Output (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 152,904 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2016 132,025 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)

Fail 25 May 2016 132,025 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 112,501 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 93,495 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 69,919 miles

nearside tyre cracking on outer tyre wall

Fail 11 May 2013 69,727 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside tyre cracking on outer tyre wall

Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,542 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,954 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,590 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YD57 KNB is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KNB, 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 YD57 KNB registered?

YD57 KNB is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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