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YG07 RAC

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,476 mi
Last recorded120,476 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2024 120,476 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 118,218 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 114,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 110,124 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 110,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 101,163 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 101,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,615 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 90,613 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 79,022 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 73,998 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 73,993 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall damaged or repaired (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 64,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,166 miles

Flat spots to inner tread area on both rear tyres

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

child seat fitted to rear ,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,355 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 49,739 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 45,081 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)

Fail 23 May 2012 39,218 miles

O/S/F coil spring incompleat but still located correctly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 39,218 miles

O/S/F coil spring incompleat but still located correctly

Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,612 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,059 miles

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 RAC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RAC, 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 RAC registered?

YG07 RAC is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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