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YR07 FUA

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,486 mi
Last recorded172,486 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 FUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 172,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ON LEGAL LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE VERY SOON. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 172,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ON LEGAL LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE VERY SOON. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 170,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 170,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 169,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 155,100 miles

Front shock absorbers corroding

stone chip in Zone A

Pass 3 Nov 2020 143,196 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 128,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 120,941 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 120,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,199 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,800 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 96,915 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,319 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 79,178 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 69,169 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 69,169 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,747 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 42,412 miles

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

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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YR07 FUA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YR07 FUA, 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 YR07 FUA registered?

YR07 FUA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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