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YD07 HWV

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,535 mi
Last recorded148,535 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 HWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 148,535 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 148,531 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 146,577 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 144,511 miles

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

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

handbrake effort low

Pass 13 Jan 2023 143,093 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 141,568 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 140,982 miles

Offside Front seatbelt retracting mechanism slow

Fail 14 Jan 2021 140,982 miles

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

Offside Front seatbelt retracting mechanism slow

Pass 30 Jan 2020 131,521 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 131,516 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin pipe under bonnet leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 127,694 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 127,689 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 122,869 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 122,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 117,080 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Oct 2016 117,080 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2015 112,521 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Engine light on

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Handbrake performance only passed criteria

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 112,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Engine light on

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Handbrake performance only passed criteria

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 102,648 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 97,438 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 91,738 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 76,007 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 60,080 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 HWV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD07 HWV registered?

YD07 HWV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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