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YF07 USC

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,056 mi
Last recorded122,056 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 USC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 122,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 122,056 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose Wheel bolt cross threaded into hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 110,131 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 106,364 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 106,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 103,679 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 93,771 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 93,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,315 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisons to clean to record results

off side rear handbrake support bracket corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 86,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisons to clean to record results

off side rear handbrake support bracket corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 74,202 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 74,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 56,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 34,251 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 34,251 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YF07 USC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 USC, 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 USC registered?

YF07 USC is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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