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YL07 OGP

2007 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

142,455 mi
Last recorded142,455 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 OGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 142,455 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 142,441 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 136,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 131,359 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 124,520 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 117,452 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 114,306 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,892 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat attached

Pass 14 Aug 2018 99,820 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,984 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,810 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,074 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 80,481 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,242 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,597 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,210 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,340 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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YL07 OGP is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YL07 OGP, 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 YL07 OGP registered?

YL07 OGP is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is YL07 OGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 OGP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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