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YS56 OYV

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,905 mi
Last recorded169,905 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 169,905 miles

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

handbrake eff. only just met

Fail 29 Apr 2016 169,835 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

handbrake eff. only just met

Pass 4 Apr 2015 153,027 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 134,244 miles

age cracks o/s/r tyre inner wall.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 112,012 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 112,012 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2012 97,495 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 97,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 75,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,512 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 59,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OYV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OYV, 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 OYV registered?

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

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The MOT history for YS56 OYV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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