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YS56 OZD

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,044 mi
Last recorded141,044 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 141,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 141,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 129,955 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to inner edge

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 8 Feb 2018 129,955 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to inner edge

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 2 Feb 2017 115,949 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 2 Feb 2017 115,949 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 17 Mar 2015 105,224 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 104,621 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 94,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake imbalance measured at up to 27%, rear brakes may need attention

Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,275 miles

Rear brake imbalance measured at up to 27%, rear brakes may need attention

Pass 17 May 2013 80,785 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 80,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 80,104 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 76,082 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,368 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 68,368 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,011 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 OZD is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 OZD, 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 OZD registered?

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

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