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D21 YGL

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,670 mi
Last recorded97,670 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 YGL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 97,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 93,197 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 93,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,239 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2019 76,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 64,789 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))

Fail 29 May 2018 64,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,689 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,054 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 57,543 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 48,536 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,329 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 33,929 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 26,037 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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D21 YGL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D21 YGL, 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 D21 YGL registered?

D21 YGL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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