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YX56 MFE

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,083 mi
Last recorded125,083 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 MFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 125,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2024 123,333 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to inner sill outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to inner sill outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2024 123,333 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to inner sill outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to inner sill outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2023 121,551 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to inner sill outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to inner sill outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2022 119,608 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 116,393 miles

sill covers fitted at test

Fail 27 Sep 2021 116,393 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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

sill covers fitted at test

Pass 29 Sep 2020 112,759 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 112,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 111,552 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 111,548 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached as marked (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached as marked (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sideskirts fitted at test

Pass 11 Feb 2019 109,841 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 109,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn full arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 104,438 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 95,818 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 87,163 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 80,071 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 77,850 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 30 May 2014 77,850 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 72,212 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 69,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,004 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,689 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,053 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 49,053 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut on inner wall

plates have no bs number

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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YX56 MFE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YX56 MFE, 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 YX56 MFE registered?

YX56 MFE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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