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YR07 OFA

2007 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,518 mi
Last recorded170,518 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 OFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 170,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2018 170,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake modification adversely affecting braking performance (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2017 160,282 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 151,883 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

items removed from drivers view

Fail 19 May 2016 151,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

items removed from drivers view

Pass 28 May 2015 144,523 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 135,499 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front haedlamps refletors dull

slight scoring on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2013 128,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 124,394 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 116,125 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 98,754 miles

Rear disks lipped and slightly corroded

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 OFA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

YR07 OFA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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