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YR57 ELX

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,100 mi
Last recorded160,100 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 ELX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 160,100 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 152,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 146,088 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 145,833 miles

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/s/r brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 134,794 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 124,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill and engine covers

Fail 8 Feb 2014 124,676 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill and engine covers

Pass 28 Feb 2013 103,912 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,650 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,132 miles

N/S front wheel bearing, small noise.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,261 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 ELX is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

YR57 ELX is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is YR57 ELX safe to buy?

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