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YJ07 EED

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,302 mi
Last recorded154,302 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 EED
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 154,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 154,302 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 135,104 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 135,091 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 124,814 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 124,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 116,458 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 106,630 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 106,630 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in rack ends

Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,217 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,245 miles

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 5 Aug 2011 34,016 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 28,914 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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YJ07 EED is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YJ07 EED, 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 YJ07 EED registered?

YJ07 EED is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 August 2007.

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