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YS56 OYM

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,937 mi
Last recorded139,937 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 OYM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2023 139,937 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 135,560 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2022 135,560 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 131,687 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2020 126,239 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 106,585 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 106,580 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 83,732 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 79,280 miles

Oil leak ()

gear lever knob loose

Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewall crack

Pass 3 Feb 2015 75,023 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 71,933 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,933 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 67,405 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 63,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,645 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 40,667 miles

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

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

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 OYM is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OYM, 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 OYM registered?

YS56 OYM is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 February 2007.

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