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YF07 FWJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,137 mi
Last recorded160,137 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 FWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 160,137 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 160,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 152,851 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))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 26 Sep 2018 139,807 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 18 Sep 2018 139,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 20 Jul 2017 134,959 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 134,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 119,569 miles

O/s & N/s sill skirts loose

Fail 26 May 2016 119,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/s & N/s sill skirts loose

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 111,685 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 102,936 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,021 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 74,755 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 74,755 miles

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

battery flat

service lamp on

uneven tyre wear on both inner edges of rear tyres

Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,496 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,428 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 48,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YF07 FWJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF07 FWJ, 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 YF07 FWJ registered?

YF07 FWJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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