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YC07 LGG

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,395 mi
Last recorded141,395 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 141,395 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 124,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 106,188 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 106,188 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,484 miles

Exhaust flexi breaking up, but not blowing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Side glass for window is missing/broken.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber is severely corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 90,484 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs corroded/lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi breaking up, but not blowing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Side glass for window is missing/broken.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber is severely corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 81,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 81,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 81,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping CV Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 79,056 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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 LGG is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC07 LGG, 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 LGG registered?

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

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