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YG57 CRU

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,995 mi
Last recorded122,995 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 CRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 122,995 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 109,532 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 101,872 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

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

both nearside and offside rear tyre tread stepping and wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2017 92,984 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 84,362 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted restricting view.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Wheels rubber valve slightly perished .

Pass 6 Jul 2015 76,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre valves slightly perished

Fail 18 Jun 2014 69,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 67,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 51,426 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,057 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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YG57 CRU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG57 CRU, 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 YG57 CRU registered?

YG57 CRU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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