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YR57 ELC

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,933 mi
Last recorded164,933 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 164,933 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 164,928 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod inner arm slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2018 160,930 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 160,926 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 157,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 148,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 129,856 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 129,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres have cracks in the tread

Pass 3 Sep 2013 90,914 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,944 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,546 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,648 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ELC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ELC, 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 ELC registered?

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

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