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Y3 LKC

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,066 mi
Last recorded114,066 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 LKC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 114,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 112,263 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 110,697 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 109,127 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 106,919 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 103,878 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 102,247 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 102,247 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 92,236 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 92,236 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 95,848 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 91,297 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 85,699 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 79,306 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 71,807 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 71,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 63,673 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 63,673 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 56,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2012 56,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2011 49,025 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2011 48,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2010 36,790 miles

bonnet second safety catch sticking

small cracks on n/s/f inner tyre wall

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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Y3 LKC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y3 LKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y3 LKC registered?

Y3 LKC is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2007.

Is Y3 LKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 LKC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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