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YF07 FWU

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,898 mi
Last recorded151,898 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 FWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 151,898 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 151,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 145,959 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 145,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp corroded, center section at rear fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 142,902 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 137,695 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 137,694 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 128,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flex weak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 128,467 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flex weak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 119,149 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER TREAD LOW 235/45/ZR17

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR EXHAUST PIPE WEAK AND CORRODED

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 108,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Nov 2013 108,917 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jan 2012 86,911 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre tread worn unevenly

Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,197 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 68,717 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,717 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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YF07 FWU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

YF07 FWU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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