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YX57 WFE

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,200 mi
Last recorded153,200 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 WFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 153,200 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 144,030 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both inner cv boots cracking

corrosion both sides rear suspension arm anchor brackets

front tyres starting to wear outer edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

various steel brake pipes reacting under protective coating

Fail 30 Sep 2021 143,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both inner cv boots cracking

corrosion both sides rear suspension arm anchor brackets

front tyres starting to wear outer edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

various steel brake pipes reacting under protective coating

Pass 7 Oct 2020 139,110 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sides front shock absorber casings corroding

both sides inner cv boots cracking

corrosion around both sides rear suspension trailing arm anchor points

offside front brake hose ferrule corroding

rear tyres cracking

various steel brake pipes reacting under protective coating

Fail 5 Oct 2020 139,109 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sides front shock absorber casings corroding

both sides inner cv boots cracking

corrosion around both sides rear suspension trailing arm anchor points

offside front brake hose ferrule corroding

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear tyres cracking

various steel brake pipes reacting under protective coating

Pass 12 Oct 2019 137,037 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

inner cv boots cracking

various steel brake pipes reacting under protective coating

Fail 9 Oct 2019 137,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded banjo (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded banjo (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

inner cv boots cracking

various steel brake pipes reacting under protective coating

Pass 23 Sep 2018 128,236 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 123,019 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 123,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 116,626 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 110,565 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 103,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 97,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,135 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 82,249 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,192 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 WFE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WFE, 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 WFE registered?

YX57 WFE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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