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YR57 PZA

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,009 mi
Last recorded80,009 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 PZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 80,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded 3rd yr (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded 2nd (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 80,008 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded 3rd yr (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play 2nd yr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded 2nd (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (2nd yr) (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2nd yr) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 78,041 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (2nd yr) (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2nd yr) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 75,559 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 75,559 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,312 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,328 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 66,508 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 66,484 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 61,109 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 54,831 miles

Front tyre valves slightly deteriorated

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,745 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,512 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 39,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 33,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,993 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 20,926 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 PZA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PZA, 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 PZA registered?

YR57 PZA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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