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YIG 1428

2007 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,583 mi
Last recorded95,583 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIG 1428
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 95,583 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 93,148 miles

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

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

UDERBODY SEVERLY CORRODED

Fail 19 Mar 2024 93,133 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

UDERBODY SEVERLY CORRODED

Pass 8 Mar 2023 87,839 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,562 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL 4 SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 87,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL 4 SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 76,556 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2020 76,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 May 2019 71,136 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,393 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,287 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,182 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,728 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,685 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,347 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,577 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,304 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 20,304 miles

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

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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YIG 1428 is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YIG 1428, 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 YIG 1428 registered?

YIG 1428 is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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