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YR57 EKP

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,601 mi
Last recorded102,601 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 EKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 102,601 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake disc's rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 102,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake disc's rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 99,626 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 99,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 98,865 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 98,864 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 94,901 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 88,749 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 88,749 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,981 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 83,981 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 82,511 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 78,675 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 78,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 75,251 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 75,251 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,398 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 65,719 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 65,719 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 58,459 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 EKP is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EKP, 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 EKP registered?

YR57 EKP is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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