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YE57 XTJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,673 mi
Last recorded161,673 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 XTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 161,673 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 161,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bottom joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 154,769 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in column uj joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 148,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 141,332 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 131,413 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 118,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 96,585 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 96,585 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 82,444 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 71,141 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2013 65,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,893 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,267 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,000 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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YE57 XTJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE57 XTJ, 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 YE57 XTJ registered?

YE57 XTJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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