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YD07 HVY

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

179,369 mi
Last recorded179,369 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 HVY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 179,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 179,342 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 175,506 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 175,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 173,157 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 173,156 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 168,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 168,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced front and rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose buckle loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 163,480 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 163,480 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 161,222 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 155,811 miles

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

eml illuminated

Pass 13 Jul 2015 150,683 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 150,683 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 149,121 miles

reg plate cracked, n/s/f tyre close to limit, rear brake discs (lip)

Fail 2 May 2015 149,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

reg plate cracked, n/s/f tyre close to limit, rear brake discs (lip)

Pass 9 May 2014 143,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 143,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 131,669 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 106,116 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 106,116 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 76,343 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 76,343 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 49,442 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,442 miles

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

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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YD07 HVY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YD07 HVY, 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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YD07 HVY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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