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YS56 OYU

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,250 mi
Last recorded148,250 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 OYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 148,250 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 141,363 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 141,363 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 131,469 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 125,026 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 118,901 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 117,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 111,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 111,463 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 98,571 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 90,490 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,312 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 83,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,468 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 70,676 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 OYU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OYU, 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 OYU registered?

YS56 OYU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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