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YR57 LCP

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,388 mi
Last recorded100,388 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 LCP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 100,388 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 100,388 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 97,057 miles

steering rack has slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2024 94,345 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 91,175 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 91,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 88,930 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,844 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 84,041 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 84,041 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 79,052 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 75,417 miles

advise engine cover , under tray and sil covers fitted at time of test

advise rear discs rusting/corroding

Fail 7 Oct 2017 75,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise engine cover , under tray and sil covers fitted at time of test

advise rear discs rusting/corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2016 72,170 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract - but functions correctly

Fail 8 Oct 2016 72,170 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract - but functions correctly

Pass 10 Oct 2015 69,908 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 66,254 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2014 66,254 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 61,515 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish in Tread area.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes seem slightly noisy, but inner Pads not visible during Test. Advise full Brake check.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 57,758 miles

BOTH O/S Tyres worn to 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,251 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 52,251 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 47,802 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 LCP is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LCP, 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 LCP registered?

YR57 LCP is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is YR57 LCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR57 LCP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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