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YS56 OXM

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,100 mi
Last recorded98,100 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 OXM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 98,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 95,899 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,590 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 91,423 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 91,411 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 91,379 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/side front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 91,379 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/side rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/side front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/side rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 87,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,481 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs partly corroded

wipers noisey in operation

Fail 11 Jun 2013 85,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs partly corroded

wipers noisey in operation

Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,935 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 79,025 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 73,523 miles

front brake disc's slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low on inside edge (raised tread) 235/45/17

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

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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YS56 OXM is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS56 OXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS56 OXM registered?

YS56 OXM is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 February 2007.

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The MOT history for YS56 OXM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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