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YJ07 ROA

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

29,818 mi
Last recorded29,818 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 ROA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 29,818 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 29,818 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 29,496 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 29,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 29,469 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 29,425 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n.s and o.s front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 29,425 miles

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n.s and o.s front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 29,183 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 28,699 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 27,262 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 25,006 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 21,783 miles

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

both rear tyres cracks in side wall

Pass 21 Feb 2017 18,146 miles

both rear tyres cracks in side walls

Pass 26 Feb 2016 15,925 miles

both rear tyres small cracks in side walls

Pass 26 Feb 2015 11,784 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)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 8,203 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 8,203 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 2,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 1,590 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 1,241 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 803 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 ROA 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 81%.

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 YJ07 ROA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ07 ROA registered?

YJ07 ROA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 August 2007.

Is YJ07 ROA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ07 ROA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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