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YF07 FWM

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,052 mi
Last recorded164,052 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 FWM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2024 164,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping from back of engine & dripping from oil cooler area! Rectification advised! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts are heavily corroded! (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 149,786 miles

Central slight oil leak

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))

clutch starting to slip

Pass 26 Feb 2022 136,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 136,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 126,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer shoulder

oil leak gear box area

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 18 Feb 2020 123,292 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers are heavily corroded replacement advised! (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 123,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play 15mm of free play detected at the steering wheel! (2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers are heavily corroded replacement advised! (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 115,085 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 111,127 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 103,349 miles

gear stick control knob insecure

power steering fluid leak

Fail 10 Feb 2017 103,349 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

gear stick control knob insecure

power steering fluid leak

Pass 27 Feb 2016 97,137 miles

Gear Shift Deterorated, Not Effecting Operation.

Oil Leak.

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 97,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall, 225/45Y17. (4.1.D.1b)

Gear Shift Deterorated, Not Effecting Operation.

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Shoulder Bald.

Oil Leak.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 77,025 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Object inside Nearside Rear tyre.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,948 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 63,948 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,577 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 42,107 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 11,733 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 11,733 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 FWM is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWM, 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 FWM registered?

YF07 FWM is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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