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YJ07 ROR

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,053 mi
Last recorded124,053 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 ROR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 124,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak around turbo boost hose area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust has a minor leak from suspected egr area

Fail 5 Jul 2019 124,012 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe to centre pipe joint area (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre pipe joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak around turbo boost hose area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 119,160 miles

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2017 114,341 miles

engine bay covers obscuring some items

Fail 3 Feb 2017 114,341 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine bay covers obscuring some items

Pass 10 Feb 2016 108,981 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Feb 2015 104,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers

smoke to low to measure

Fail 9 Feb 2015 104,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers

smoke to low to measure

Pass 8 Feb 2014 96,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2014 96,350 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 87,423 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 87,423 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 73,428 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,140 miles

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

both rear tyre getting close to wear indicator

slight damaged to underneath front of car

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 ROR is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YJ07 ROR, 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 ROR registered?

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

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