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YR57 EOO

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,180 mi
Last recorded129,180 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 129,180 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer arch/ quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Upper shock mount deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer arch/ quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Upper shock mount deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2023 120,795 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake cables cabled tied up

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +subframes+chassis members+struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet strut broken

heat shield loose+covers underside broken

Fail 7 Feb 2023 120,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +subframes+chassis members+struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet strut broken

both rear handbrake brackets broken

heat shield loose+covers underside broken

Pass 14 Jan 2022 106,563 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 105,918 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 94,519 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 82,693 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 71,962 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 61,518 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 51,767 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 42,761 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,414 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,645 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,683 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 18,668 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 14,004 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 EOO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EOO, 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 EOO registered?

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

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