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YA05 SHA

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,651 mi
Last recorded128,651 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 SHA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 128,651 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 125,600 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 121,287 miles

Hand brake requires attention works but at end of travel

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 116,067 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 112,079 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 112,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 110,679 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 104,275 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,625 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 96,115 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 86,049 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 79,410 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 70,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,758 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,684 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,159 miles

All four tyres slightly mishapen

N/s/f and O/s/f tyres cracking

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,006 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,996 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 33,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YA05 SHA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YA05 SHA, 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 YA05 SHA registered?

YA05 SHA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is YA05 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 SHA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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