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FV07 YWR

2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,567 mi
Last recorded166,567 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp66,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 YWR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 166,567 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 166,079 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (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))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 152,204 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 139,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread on inner edge, also a few cuts filled with water so can't tell how deep (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Coming from rear of engine at top (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 127,246 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 113,881 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 103,660 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 94,098 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 82,720 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,018 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,613 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 53,963 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 47,632 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

screen chipped

wipers smeary

Pass 4 Oct 2014 47,632 miles

screen chipped

wipers smeary

Pass 10 Aug 2013 37,970 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,829 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 26,392 miles

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,355 miles

front tyres on 3mm tread

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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FV07 YWR is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 66,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV07 YWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FV07 YWR is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 15 August 2007.

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