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YF07 URZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

180,843 mi
Last recorded180,843 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 180,843 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 180,843 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 168,655 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front tyres wearing thin.

front flexi exhaust section deteriorated and leaking.

Fail 21 Jun 2019 168,635 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front tyres wearing thin.

front flexi exhaust section deteriorated and leaking.

Pass 21 Jun 2018 163,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre heat shield insecure.

Fail 15 Jun 2018 163,571 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre heat shield insecure.

Pass 18 May 2017 155,012 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 154,975 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 149,502 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 149,502 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 135,313 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 135,313 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 118,498 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 118,498 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 101,506 miles

MIL LAMP ON

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 101,506 miles

MIL LAMP ON

Pass 14 Jun 2012 84,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,068 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,438 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 URZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 URZ, 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 URZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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