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YF07 URP

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,732 mi
Last recorded78,732 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 URP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 78,732 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 78,675 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 75,145 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracked on inner sidewalls.225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 75,144 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracked on inner sidewalls.225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 74,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 74,104 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bracket (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 72,855 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 72,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 71,660 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 71,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 69,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 69,868 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 66,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 66,951 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim has a don't on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 63,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted also insecure (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim has a don't on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 58,971 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,384 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,132 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 40,180 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,597 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 29,597 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,861 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 17,861 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 URP is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 URP, 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 URP is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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