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YJ07 RPF

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,843 mi
Last recorded214,843 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 214,843 miles

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

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

handBrake lever has slight reserve travel

Fail 20 Jul 2019 214,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

handBrake lever has slight reserve travel

Pass 27 Jul 2018 203,777 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 203,777 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2017 190,994 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 171,817 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 171,817 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front fog light not working

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 153,235 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 153,255 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 141,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake service

near side front tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread

off side rear tyre treads are worn uneavenly

Fail 26 Aug 2014 141,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake service

near side front tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread

off side rear tyre treads are worn uneavenly

Pass 1 Sep 2013 123,808 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 107,964 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 107,963 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,936 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,377 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs getting scored

undertray fitted

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 RPF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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