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YR57 PYY

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,831 mi
Last recorded129,831 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 129,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 128,501 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 128,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 121,231 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 121,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through a split on the inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Low tyre pressure N/S/F

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 112,566 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2016 112,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wearing unevenly (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2014 104,753 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 95,357 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 95,357 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 82,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 82,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,258 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre tread chopping up on the inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2011 64,258 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre tread chopping up on the inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,267 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 42,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PYY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PYY, 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 PYY registered?

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

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