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YJ07 RPA

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,008 mi
Last recorded112,008 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 RPA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 112,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 108,371 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 104,704 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 99,188 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 96,009 miles

under body and front sub frame corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2022 96,006 miles

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

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

under body and front sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,189 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 93,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 89,244 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 89,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,880 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 81,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,199 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,231 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyrte cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 29 Aug 2013 59,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyrte cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,343 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,897 miles

Both rear tyres perished but no exposed cords or bulging

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,377 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 RPA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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