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YE57 XTZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,423 mi
Last recorded144,423 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 XTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 144,423 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 144,334 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 134,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 134,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 125,386 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 118,725 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 118,678 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 118,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at center silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly has lateral movement and knotchy action (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 109,789 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 99,949 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 89,918 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 89,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,420 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,647 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,077 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 62,077 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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 26 Oct 2010 40,169 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 XTZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE57 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?

YE57 XTZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is YE57 XTZ safe to buy?

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