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YN56 VKO

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,363 mi
Last recorded116,363 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 VKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 116,363 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 116,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 106,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jul 2025 106,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2024 94,495 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 94,488 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 85,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 82,618 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 74,641 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 72,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 66,597 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 63,031 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,765 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,692 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 50,216 miles

engine man light on

Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,553 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,364 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,151 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 34,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 29,220 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge + cut on tread

Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,114 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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YN56 VKO 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 81.8%.

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 YN56 VKO, 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 YN56 VKO registered?

YN56 VKO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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The MOT history for YN56 VKO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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