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YG07 CWA

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,381 mi
Last recorded166,381 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 CWA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 166,381 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 158,859 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 158,837 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 146,262 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Both rear tyres are perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + abnormal wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 16 Apr 2018 135,192 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Abnormal wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 128,790 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2017 128,770 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 123,792 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 123,613 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 123,613 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 107,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre has splits on inner sidewall not yet to excess nor deep enough to reach cords

Pass 18 Mar 2014 91,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2014 91,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2013 85,514 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 85,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,799 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 65,262 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 65,262 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,637 miles

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)

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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YG07 CWA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CWA, 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 CWA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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