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YX57 TGE

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,138 mi
Last recorded143,138 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 TGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 143,138 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 141,323 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2024 141,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2023 139,183 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 132,964 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 125,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 125,780 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 119,554 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 112,906 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 103,304 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2017 94,892 miles

Front discs wearing lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 94,892 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front discs wearing lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear discs wearing /lipped

Rear pads wearing low

Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,784 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 76,861 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 76,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,195 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,827 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,637 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,206 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,578 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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YX57 TGE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX57 TGE, 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 YX57 TGE registered?

YX57 TGE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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