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YD07 HWA

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,861 mi
Last recorded172,861 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 HWA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 172,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear shocker top mounting bracket damaged but is safe

Pass 29 Jul 2021 165,867 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 158,386 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 158,386 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 148,937 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 145,210 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 16 Jan 2017 145,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release wont fasten (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 22 Jan 2016 136,605 miles

exhaust cor5roded-o/s/r/ tyre inner edfge worn low

parking brake and service passed on limits

rear discs worn low rear pads worn low-o/s/r/ seatbelt slightly sticking

Pass 5 Nov 2014 126,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

neraside front tyre wall slight surface damage

Fail 5 Nov 2014 126,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

neraside front tyre wall slight surface damage

Pass 2 May 2013 111,015 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 111,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 101,570 miles

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

offside centre door check strap loose

Fail 20 Apr 2012 101,570 miles

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

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

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

offside centre door check strap loose

Pass 22 Mar 2011 91,928 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 80,210 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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YD07 HWA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HWA, 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 HWA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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