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YG07 AKF

2007 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,045 mi
Last recorded139,045 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 AKF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 139,045 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear slight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 129,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill, surface corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low outer. Also cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth outer edge close to requirements. Also cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill, surface corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 125,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides shock absorber mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 125,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides shock-absorber mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 123,684 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 121,202 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 117,191 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 117,191 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 110,146 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 104,196 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 96,117 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 91,442 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Apr 2013 71,299 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,184 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,374 miles

Damage to Nearside rear lamp,not showing white light

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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YG07 AKF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG07 AKF, 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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YG07 AKF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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