MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,052 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
gear stick control knob insecure
power steering fluid leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
gear stick control knob insecure
power steering fluid leak
Gear Shift Deterorated, Not Effecting Operation.
Oil Leak.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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.
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)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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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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YF07 FWM is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 July 2007.
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