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CV07 YGZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

341,433 mi
Last recorded341,433 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 YGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 341,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak rear sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 341,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak rear sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 331,177 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 322,578 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear quarter panels corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 322,578 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear quarter panels corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 316,090 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 309,144 miles

front suspention legs corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside outer side light out

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2021 309,144 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced poss bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounts (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

front suspention legs corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside outer side light out

Pass 24 Oct 2020 301,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 291,417 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 281,898 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear door requires attention

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 273,707 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 266,883 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 266,883 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 260,241 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 260,241 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 246,611 miles

small chip in screen

wipers slightly smearing across screen

Pass 27 Apr 2013 211,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dash indicates offside front indicator fault but indicators working

Pass 23 Apr 2012 186,026 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 154,857 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 154,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 119,661 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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CV07 YGZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV07 YGZ, 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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CV07 YGZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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