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YK07 SYV

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,495 mi
Last recorded126,495 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 126,495 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 126,493 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 121,813 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 121,164 miles

Front number plate is damaged

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 121,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate is damaged

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 118,731 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 118,961 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 114,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner edges

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner edges

battery not correctly fitted but secure

no emissions recorded when test carried out

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2017 111,438 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 107,420 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 103,665 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 99,845 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 95,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 89,748 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,162 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,938 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 SYV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SYV, 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 YK07 SYV registered?

YK07 SYV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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