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YK07 SYO

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,738 mi
Last recorded137,738 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 SYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 137,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 131,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 131,505 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 127,654 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 127,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 120,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 120,830 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 113,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 113,624 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 108,869 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 98,567 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 98,563 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk inoprative (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 88,252 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 78,943 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,883 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,185 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,118 miles

Advise:o/s/f headlamp dip beam bulb dim

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,560 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 39,560 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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YK07 SYO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 YK07 SYO, 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 YK07 SYO registered?

YK07 SYO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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