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YH07 JRX

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,727 mi
Last recorded167,727 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 167,727 miles

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

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 Tyre slightly damaged out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Possible slight diesel leak from filter area

Fail 27 Jan 2020 167,723 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 Tyre slightly damaged out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Possible slight diesel leak from filter area

Pass 28 Jan 2019 158,073 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 158,073 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 139,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 139,903 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 125,944 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 125,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 112,588 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 112,588 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,296 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,687 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,813 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 49,088 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 42,782 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 JRX is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JRX, 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 JRX registered?

YH07 JRX is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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