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YE07 VNL

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,219 mi
Last recorded155,219 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 155,219 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 154,746 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 148,697 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 143,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 143,445 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 138,113 miles

All brake discs scored and pitted

N/S/F link bar worn

N/S/R outer side light not working

Rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Dec 2018 130,775 miles

Front Exhaust flexie starting to deteriorate

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 130,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

Front Exhaust flexie starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear slightly on inner edge

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 111,179 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 111,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working & centre (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing heavily outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2016 101,874 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 87,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

steel wheels fit to both front hubs at time of test

Fail 26 Nov 2015 87,543 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steel wheels fit to both front hubs at time of test

Pass 24 Dec 2014 72,496 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 72,496 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 64,579 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 64,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,909 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,736 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 22,518 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 VNL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VNL, 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 VNL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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