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YH07 XZW

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,476 mi
Last recorded128,476 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 XZW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 128,476 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 128,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 123,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion on outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion on outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 123,083 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play U.J. Joint that is mounted to steering rack shaft (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion on outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion on outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 114,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 5 May 2018 107,750 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 98,603 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2017 98,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 87,716 miles

n/s mirror cover missing

n/s/f tyre cracking between tread

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s/f tyre cracking between tread

Fail 6 May 2016 87,716 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror cover missing

n/s/f tyre cracking between tread

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s/f tyre cracking between tread

Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,749 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,362 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,745 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,290 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,717 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 XZW is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XZW, 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 XZW registered?

YH07 XZW is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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