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YG07 CUV

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,987 mi
Last recorded106,987 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 CUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 106,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 106,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 96,500 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 96,497 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Fail 12 Aug 2015 82,615 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Pass 22 Aug 2014 66,281 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 66,281 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,807 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 41,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,477 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,380 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 CUV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YG07 CUV, 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 YG07 CUV registered?

YG07 CUV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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