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YK57 NRA

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,818 mi
Last recorded170,818 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 NRA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 170,818 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 170,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 167,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear hubs corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2020 167,638 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers resting in up position (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear hubs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 162,955 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 155,490 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 151,400 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 138,876 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 138,876 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded and MUST be replaced next time pads are changed

Pass 10 Apr 2014 113,470 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 113,470 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,990 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 69,405 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,251 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 51,704 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YK57 NRA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YK57 NRA, 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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YK57 NRA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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