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696 YNN

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,329 mi
Last recorded90,329 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration696 YNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 90,329 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,445 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 72,563 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 67,979 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 65,617 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 63,110 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 61,188 miles

Rear Rear seat and seat belts unable to test due to items in back of vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2018 61,188 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear seat and seat belts unable to test due to items in back of vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2017 52,896 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 41,048 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 33,416 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

item on rear view mirror but not in view of road

sill cover fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2014 33,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

item on rear view mirror but not in view of road

sill cover fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2013 28,624 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2013 28,614 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2012 23,443 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2011 18,450 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 13,095 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 10,395 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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696 YNN is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 696 YNN, 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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696 YNN is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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