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YH07 JOV

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,874 mi
Last recorded153,874 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 JOV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 153,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 153,066 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

front bumper skirt missing

wiper linkage worn

Pass 17 Jan 2023 152,166 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 152,165 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 151,434 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 151,433 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 149,656 miles

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

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

drivers wiper wheel box worn

Fail 6 Jan 2021 149,654 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

drivers wiper wheel box worn

Pass 8 Jan 2020 148,742 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 148,741 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 147,563 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 147,552 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 141,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 124,098 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 124,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 99,087 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,706 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 59,664 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,299 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,919 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,727 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,572 miles

slight movement within the f/n/s steering arm.

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 JOV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YH07 JOV, 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 JOV registered?

YH07 JOV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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