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YG07 CVT

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,749 mi
Last recorded164,749 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 164,749 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 159,360 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 159,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 151,603 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 151,601 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 142,963 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 142,961 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 132,798 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all around vehicle (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both pairs (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 122,231 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 122,231 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 110,074 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 101,762 miles

Exhaust system surface slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 100,279 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 100,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 84,063 miles

fuel tank damp.No visible leak

Fail 31 Mar 2011 67,152 miles

Fuel tank : surfaces coated in fuel residue. No leak observed

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

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,152 miles

Fuel tank : surfaces coated in fuel residue. No leak observed

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,501 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 52,419 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 CVT is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CVT, 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 CVT registered?

YG07 CVT is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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