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YR57 EKU

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,861 mi
Last recorded86,861 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 86,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 86,859 miles

Power steering component leaking from rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 77,274 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 77,273 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Power steering component leaking Rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 55,614 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 53,150 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 49,195 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 45,349 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 45,348 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 45,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 44,484 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,144 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 40,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,048 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 38,042 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 35,269 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 35,269 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,252 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,308 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,278 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,308 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,718 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 EKU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YR57 EKU, 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 EKU registered?

YR57 EKU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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The MOT history for YR57 EKU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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