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YE07 VMK

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,945 mi
Last recorded146,945 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 VMK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 146,945 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 146,760 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 146,080 miles

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

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

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

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 144,765 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2019 130,809 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 130,795 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 124,657 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 114,459 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 106,633 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 97,011 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2015 97,011 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2014 84,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have the edges worn

nearside rear tyre has slight rubber damage

Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have the edges worn

nearside rear tyre has slight rubber damage

Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,041 miles

n/s/r tyre wall slight damage

Pass 10 May 2012 63,026 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 63,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 May 2011 46,663 miles

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

wear to rear tyres

Fail 10 May 2011 46,524 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)

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

wear to rear tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,054 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner tread edges

both sides rear brake pads WORN LOW

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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YE07 VMK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YE07 VMK, 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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YE07 VMK is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2007.

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