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YR57 ENF

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,050 mi
Last recorded87,050 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 87,050 miles

offside front inner cv boot deteriorated

rear back plates corroded

rear brake hose ferules corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2024 87,048 miles

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

offside front inner cv boot deteriorated

rear back plates corroded

rear brake hose ferules corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 83,784 miles

both front tyres getting low

rear subframe/suspension corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2023 83,724 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both x2 (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres getting low

rear subframe/suspension corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 78,929 miles

all shockers and springs corroded

rear back plates corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2022 78,929 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all shockers and springs corroded

exhaust blowing at flexi

rear back plates corroded

rear heat shield loose

Pass 6 Oct 2021 74,099 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension including brake backing plates

Fail 6 Oct 2021 74,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension including brake backing plates

Pass 20 Oct 2020 68,875 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 68,875 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 May 2019 61,989 miles

Rear shockers corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 61,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear shockers corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 57,650 miles

Emissions to low for print out

Pass 9 May 2017 49,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2016 38,789 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 38,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 28,987 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 22,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions wont pick up

rear brake pads well worn

Fail 1 Jul 2014 22,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions wont pick up

rear brake pads well worn

Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,105 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2012 17,534 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,741 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 ENF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ENF, 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 ENF registered?

YR57 ENF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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