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YS56 OYE

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,990 mi
Last recorded161,990 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 OYE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 161,990 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 161,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 154,829 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scorring. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scorring (3.5.1i)

check engine lamp is on.

engine cover and sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 147,207 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear stepping on inner tread.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 140,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 140,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 128,371 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 119,303 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 119,301 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 109,191 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

strange wear across rear tyres tread pattern

Pass 11 Jul 2011 98,702 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 90,061 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 OYE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYE, 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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YS56 OYE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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