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YC07 LBP

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,220 mi
Last recorded157,220 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 LBP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 157,220 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 151,157 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 151,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 150,172 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 148,356 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 147,741 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated / support bracket corroded

Front tyres tracking wear

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 147,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated / support bracket corroded

Front tyres tracking wear

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 16 Nov 2017 145,616 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 143,978 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 137,820 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 137,820 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases One piece exhaust fitted to car (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2014 118,202 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2013 104,526 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 104,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 91,003 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 May 2011 77,085 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 59,844 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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YC07 LBP is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC07 LBP, 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 YC07 LBP registered?

YC07 LBP is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YC07 LBP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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