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YG07 FWA

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,185 mi
Last recorded157,185 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 FWA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 157,185 miles

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 156,523 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 156,396 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play steering column bottom joint to rack (2.2.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 145,338 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 132,848 miles

Offside Rear tire cracking inside

Pass 14 Jul 2016 117,810 miles

Offside Rear light cluster slightly damaged

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 117,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear light cluster slightly damaged

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 104,491 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 92,518 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 92,518 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 78,092 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,736 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,978 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,091 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 FWA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FWA, 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 FWA registered?

YG07 FWA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 August 2007.

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