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YH57 EKC

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

195,142 mi
Last recorded195,142 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 EKC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 195,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 174,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 158,720 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS CORRODED / 8MM OF PAD LEFT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OFFSIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT HAS VERY SMALL SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT PIPE FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE / 225/45WR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 149,541 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 149,541 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 139,554 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 127,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 117,382 miles

Front shocks corroding

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat sheild insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2016 107,797 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 107,768 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 99,320 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 99,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2014 89,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking in thread

o/s/wiper

Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f disc rusty and scored

Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YH57 EKC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YH57 EKC, 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 YH57 EKC registered?

YH57 EKC is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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