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YF57 WFK

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,018 mi
Last recorded171,018 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 WFK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 171,018 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside rear brake disc backing plate badly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2022 171,018 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at rear silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen nearside front headlamp washer not hitting headlamp (3.5 (a))

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

engine management light on

nearside rear brake disc backing plate badly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 164,294 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 164,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 158,895 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 151,367 miles

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 26 Nov 2018 145,145 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 145,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2017 134,201 miles

Fuel Filter Very Rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2016 130,150 miles

Nearside Rear lamp(light) outer glass slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2016 125,566 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 125,566 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 11,889 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front headlight slightly blue

rear heatsheld lose

rear pads look low

Pass 22 Aug 2013 106,271 miles

both front tyres 3mm on inner edges//

both rear tyres split on inner walls//

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure//

stone chip in windscreen//

Fail 22 Aug 2013 106,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres 3mm on inner edges//

both rear tyres split on inner walls//

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure//

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links//

stone chip in windscreen//

Pass 28 Aug 2012 87,426 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,608 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 68,608 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,166 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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YF57 WFK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YF57 WFK, 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 YF57 WFK registered?

YF57 WFK is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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