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YR57 EKT

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,929 mi
Last recorded174,929 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 EKT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 174,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 174,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 173,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 161,560 miles

front flexi exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2017 161,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 149,531 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 137,129 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 120,971 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

cut on inner wall of n/s/r tyre - no cords or ply exposed

fuel contamination around filter and tank - no apparent leak

n/s/r tyre worn smooth on outer edges of tread

o/s/f fog lamp inop

slight low air pressure in o/s/f tyre

Fail 22 Dec 2014 120,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

cut on inner wall of n/s/r tyre - no cords or ply exposed

fuel contamination around filter and tank - no apparent leak

n/s/r tyre worn smooth on outer edges of tread

o/s/f fog lamp inop

slight low air pressure in o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2013 96,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 68,872 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 68,870 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 68,776 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 63,259 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,841 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 EKT is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EKT, 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 EKT registered?

YR57 EKT is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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