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YR56 SNJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,852 mi
Last recorded188,852 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 SNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 188,852 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner brake backing plate rusty

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake only just meets requrments

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

Pass 24 Mar 2021 173,694 miles

Front Upper shock covers rusty

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

Offside Front seat worn

Rear wiper broken

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2021 173,681 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper shock covers rusty

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

Offside Front seat worn

Rear wiper broken

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2020 159,252 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 151,459 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake bind

Pass 17 Jan 2018 143,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 135,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 116,394 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d type (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,201 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one side of centre exh bkt bkn

Fail 7 Jan 2015 94,201 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one side of centre exh bkt bkn

Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,743 miles

exh bkt adj to rear axle corroded through

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,418 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 32,556 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,692 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 17,693 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 16,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YR56 SNJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR56 SNJ, 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 YR56 SNJ registered?

YR56 SNJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2007.

Is YR56 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR56 SNJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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