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YH07 JNU

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,621 mi
Last recorded128,621 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 JNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 128,621 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 122,894 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 119,830 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 119,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 115,825 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 110,490 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 110,389 miles

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 104,618 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 104,618 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 101,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 106,108 miles

Front shockers corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 87,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,672 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

exhaust minor leak of gases

fuel filter slightly damp

Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,489 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,656 miles

both front tyres are getting low on tread

both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,268 miles

both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

near side rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,683 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,713 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,301 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,241 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 44,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,227 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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YH07 JNU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH07 JNU, 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 YH07 JNU registered?

YH07 JNU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 April 2007.

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