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Y99 AES

2007 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,077 mi
Last recorded159,077 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 AES
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 159,077 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 159,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 148,782 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 136,624 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 127,058 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 118,695 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 107,720 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 99,776 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 99,226 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,028 miles

both rear tyres treadblocking

Pass 9 Mar 2016 98,538 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 86,210 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 72,234 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,589 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,727 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 42,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,242 miles

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

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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Y99 AES is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y99 AES, 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 Y99 AES registered?

Y99 AES is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is Y99 AES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y99 AES shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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