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YC07 LBU

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,972 mi
Last recorded140,972 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 LBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 140,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 138,153 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 136,602 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 136,064 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 135,404 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 135,360 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 134,277 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn out of shape

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

Rear Both suspension top mounts corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 132,885 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Exhaust heat shield loose above back box

Fuel filter slightly corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on the tread and has a nail and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 132,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Outside facing inside (5.2.3 (i))

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Exhaust heat shield loose above back box

Fuel filter slightly corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on the tread and has a nail and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 131,642 miles

both front tyres worn

Fail 9 May 2018 131,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn

rear brake discs corroded and pitted in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2017 112,271 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 112,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,362 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 90,567 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 86,741 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,648 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 73,807 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 63,964 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 54,899 miles

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 LBU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LBU, 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 LBU registered?

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

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