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YK07 FVF

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,634 mi
Last recorded144,634 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 FVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 144,634 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 138,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 132,462 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate rusty. ok for mot.

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty. ok for mot.

Fail 17 Aug 2022 132,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 127,669 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 126,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 126,162 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 121,564 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 114,115 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,204 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 99,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 90,545 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,480 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,278 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 60,265 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,973 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,851 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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YK07 FVF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YK07 FVF, 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 YK07 FVF registered?

YK07 FVF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is YK07 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK07 FVF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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