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YK07 SYT

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,424 mi
Last recorded129,424 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 SYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 129,424 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs, surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark recommend check level (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

advance travel, parking brake lever

exhaust system, surface corrosion

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 9 May 2019 129,350 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak from steering

Pass 23 Apr 2018 127,626 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 127,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 126,704 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 126,704 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 123,938 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot to full to check

steering rack inner ball joints worn

Fail 3 Dec 2015 123,937 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint A (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot to full to check

steering rack inner ball joints worn

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 104,850 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 104,848 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 99,025 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,114 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 73,058 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,505 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 58,505 miles

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

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

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 SYT is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYT, 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 SYT registered?

YK07 SYT is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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