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YR57 PZD

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,359 mi
Last recorded126,359 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 126,359 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 126,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 121,664 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 112,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front strut top mounting noisy

Fail 24 Oct 2018 112,385 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front strut top mounting noisy

Pass 18 Oct 2017 105,057 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 105,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,549 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 88,899 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 88,899 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,543 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,319 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,599 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,929 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,378 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 PZD is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PZD, 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 PZD registered?

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

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