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YY56 LXP

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,055 mi
Last recorded92,055 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 LXP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 92,055 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

under body surface rust

wiper motor noisy

Coil spring corroded all4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 92,055 miles

Coil spring corroded all4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under body surface rust

wiper motor noisy

Pass 28 Apr 2018 89,966 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,584 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,960 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 35,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,291 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 70,291 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,220 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 65,220 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,171 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,274 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 29,458 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2009 19,911 miles

nearside rear discs corroded but not to excess

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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YY56 LXP is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY56 LXP, 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 YY56 LXP registered?

YY56 LXP is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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