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YH07 YAE

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,472 mi
Last recorded128,472 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 YAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 128,472 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 124,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 124,180 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 119,785 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 115,084 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 115,084 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,738 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 111,738 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 107,536 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 102,640 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 102,637 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall small splits not to plys (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,750 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 96,750 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 84,990 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 84,987 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,739 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 53,536 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,175 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 24,374 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 24 May 2011 20,731 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 16,147 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 YAE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 YH07 YAE, 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 YAE registered?

YH07 YAE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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