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YR57 LDJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,678 mi
Last recorded116,678 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 116,678 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine mil inoperative

Pass 1 Apr 2025 110,379 miles

engine mil inoperative

Fail 1 Apr 2025 110,379 miles

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

engine mil inoperative

Pass 5 Apr 2024 105,852 miles

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

engine mil lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Apr 2023 98,447 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 98,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front flexible brake hose insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2022 92,141 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 81,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 79,208 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 79,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 75,134 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 75,118 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside incorrect (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,819 miles

under-tray fitted.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 69,819 miles

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

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

under-tray fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,237 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,971 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,826 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 51,826 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,013 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,768 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,701 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,210 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 LDJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LDJ, 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 LDJ registered?

YR57 LDJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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The MOT history for YR57 LDJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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