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YR07 LVE

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,645 mi
Last recorded132,645 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 LVE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 132,645 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 132,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235,45,17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 120,638 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Apr 2016 120,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively zone B (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2015 96,905 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 96,905 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 79,454 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 61,457 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 46,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,231 miles

emissions too low to record

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,006 miles

both front coil springs slightly corroded at bottom..

engine under tray fitted..

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 LVE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LVE, 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 LVE registered?

YR07 LVE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2007.

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