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YE07 VMV

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,801 mi
Last recorded147,801 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 VMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 147,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 147,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 137,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 137,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 122,355 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 105,983 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 91,459 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 73,056 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,780 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 70,780 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 65,167 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 58,954 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 54,799 miles

N/S Front Tyre Side Wall Slightley Damaged

Fail 1 May 2015 54,799 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S Front Tyre Side Wall Slightley Damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2014 47,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Small Cut N/S Rear Tyre Wall

Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Small Cut N/S Rear Tyre Wall

Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,627 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 39,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,837 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 32,837 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,647 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 26,647 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 20,707 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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YE07 VMV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VMV, 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 YE07 VMV registered?

YE07 VMV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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