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YJ57 UFR

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,003 mi
Last recorded143,003 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 UFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 143,003 miles

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

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))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 143,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 139,948 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 134,195 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 127,950 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 127,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 122,011 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 116,002 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 108,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 101,626 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened bolt missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened bolt missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 101,574 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit= 0.50m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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Front Registration plate damaged.

Nearside Front Subframe strengthening support beam has 1 bolt broken in the mounting.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp slightly discoloured.

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe strengthening support beam has 1 bolt missing in the mounting.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp slightly discoloured.

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 95,867 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 95,744 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 89,792 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 85,219 miles

Offside Front Offside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 12 Sep 2015 78,420 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 78,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 71,698 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 65,338 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,419 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 40,628 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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YJ57 UFR is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YJ57 UFR, 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 YJ57 UFR registered?

YJ57 UFR is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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