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YR57 EKO

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

241,626 mi
Last recorded241,626 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 EKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2022 241,626 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 223,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 222,898 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 210,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 210,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 198,940 miles

Both rear shockers, top mounts corroded but not excessive

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on the inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2019 198,840 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear shockers, top mounts corroded but not excessive

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on the inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2018 189,158 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 180,172 miles

front reg plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2017 180,172 miles

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

front reg plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2016 170,456 miles

front reg plate deteriorated

front tyres wear edges

n/s/f sidewall slight damage

n/s/f tyre down 20 psi

Pass 17 Mar 2015 160,690 miles

front reg plate deteriorated

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

n/s/r tyre wear outer edge

rear discs bad pitting

Fail 17 Mar 2015 160,690 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front reg plate deteriorated

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

n/s/r tyre wear outer edge

rear discs bad pitting

Fail 18 Mar 2014 144,930 miles

rear discs pitting

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front reg plate slight deterioration

n/s/f tyre slight damage sidewall

oil mist steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2014 144,930 miles

front reg plate slight deterioration

n/s/f tyre slight damage sidewall

oil mist steering rack

rear discs pitting

Pass 22 Mar 2013 129,837 miles

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

all brake discs slight pitting

both front struts upper bearings bit stiff

heat shield in centre loose

oil mist power steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2012 105,763 miles

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

both rear tyres slight run off ,2mm to 4mm tread depth

Pass 7 Mar 2011 85,840 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 64,496 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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YR57 EKO 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 63.2%.

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 YR57 EKO, 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 YR57 EKO registered?

YR57 EKO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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