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YR07 FVE

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,394 mi
Last recorded100,394 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 FVE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 100,394 miles

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 7 Nov 2025 100,175 miles

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

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

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

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

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2024 90,348 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 82,982 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 77,750 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 73,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 73,394 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 66,835 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 60,690 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,062 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 55,061 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,741 miles

NAIL IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,142 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 33,749 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre:- Minor damage to outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear Tyre:- Minor damage to outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Tyre :- Minor damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,758 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 17,907 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 11,647 miles

front tyres worm outer edge

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 FVE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YR07 FVE, 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 FVE registered?

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

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The MOT history for YR07 FVE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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