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CP07 YGW

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,922 mi
Last recorded132,922 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 YGW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 132,922 miles

Engine oil leak

MIL lamp lit

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 132,922 miles

Engine oil leak

MIL lamp lit

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 124,079 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 114,077 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2018 103,827 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 103,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,547 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 95,547 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,205 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 85,205 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,386 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 77,386 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,451 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 3 Mar 2014 66,451 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2013 55,066 miles

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

Part of high level stop light inoperative

Passenger side front tyre wearing on edges

Passenger side rear tyre wearing low

Fail 11 Feb 2013 55,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Part of high level stop light inoperative

Passenger side front tyre wearing on edges

Passenger side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Feb 2012 50,452 miles

Drivers side front coil spring incomplete but still located and secure, advise replacement

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 50,452 miles

Drivers side front coil spring incomplete but still located and secure, advise replacement

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,475 miles

Exhaust system and hangers slightly corroded

Front brake discs corroded and pads due in 3-4000miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight freeplay present in steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,937 miles

Both front tyres worn down to 3-4mm of tread

Drivers side drive shaft oil seal leaking slightly

Passenger side front outer side wall of tyre damaged

Wipers smearing

suspect rear brake pads due in 2-3000 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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CP07 YGW is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CP07 YGW, 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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CP07 YGW is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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