MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (3.5.1g)
offside rear tyre inner edge worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged
offside rear tyre inner edge worn
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both rear tyre`s slightly worn and cracking
2 nails in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres cracking
front brake slightly corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 nails in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres cracking
front brake slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YY56 SMV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 YY56 SMV, 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 SMV registered?
YY56 SMV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2007.
Is YY56 SMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YY56 SMV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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