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YK07 SZX

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,888 mi
Last recorded215,888 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 215,888 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 200,394 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 191,301 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 179,522 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 168,159 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 168,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 148,176 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 148,176 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 130,168 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 130,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 109,579 miles

no acceleration detected on emissions test, visul check only

Fail 13 Mar 2014 109,579 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm and worn on inner edge

no acceleration detected on emissions test, visul check only

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,030 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 64,372 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,828 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,113 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 SZX 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 75%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

YK07 SZX is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 May 2007.

Is YK07 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK07 SZX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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