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YS56 OYB

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,070 mi
Last recorded114,070 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 OYB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 114,070 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 106,412 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 101,970 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 101,959 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 101,202 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 101,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 96,924 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 91,267 miles

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 14 Aug 2015 81,642 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

front brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Aug 2015 81,634 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

both rear tyres perished

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,862 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyre treads perished

Pass 3 Aug 2013 61,105 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,945 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 50,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,932 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2/3mm

outer sill covers fitted

stone chips to screen

Pass 9 Aug 2010 35,141 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,626 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,893 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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YS56 OYB is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OYB, 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 YS56 OYB registered?

YS56 OYB is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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