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YY56 SNF

2007 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,689 mi
Last recorded137,689 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 SNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 137,689 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 137,684 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 132,656 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 132,653 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 128,208 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 128,203 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 119,850 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 119,848 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 110,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs pitted corroded and scored

Pass 7 Feb 2013 104,756 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 104,756 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 97,175 miles

nothing working from trailer socket

Fail 12 Jan 2012 97,174 miles

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

nothing working from trailer socket

Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,703 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2010 63,326 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 63,324 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 SNF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

YY56 SNF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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