MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
front reg plate deteriorated
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front reg plate deteriorated
front reg plate deteriorated
front tyres wear edges
n/s/f sidewall slight damage
n/s/f tyre down 20 psi
front reg plate deteriorated
n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall
n/s/r tyre wear outer edge
rear discs bad pitting
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
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
front reg plate slight deterioration
n/s/f tyre slight damage sidewall
oil mist steering rack
rear discs pitting
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
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both rear tyres slight run off ,2mm to 4mm tread depth
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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