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YD57 KNY

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,951 mi
Last recorded62,951 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 KNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,951 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 62,949 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 51,037 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 39,669 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components.

Fail 8 Nov 2019 39,666 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 36,235 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 7 Nov 2018 36,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 3 Nov 2017 34,808 miles

offside front tyre on 3mm nearside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 4 Nov 2016 33,579 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 33,578 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 30,923 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 30,923 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 25,441 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 24,285 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 24,285 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 21,097 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 21,097 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 18,618 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 KNY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KNY, 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 KNY registered?

YD57 KNY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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