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YY56 SMV

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,834 mi
Last recorded144,834 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 SMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 144,834 miles

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 125,834 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 125,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 116,456 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 107,735 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,789 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,276 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,923 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 85,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 78,238 miles

both rear tyre`s slightly worn and cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,033 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres cracking

front brake slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2011 72,033 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,703 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,045 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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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.

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