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YR07 OFB

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,810 mi
Last recorded144,810 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 144,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 142,994 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 142,994 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 133,917 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 132,460 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 128,316 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre clamp loose

Fail 8 May 2019 128,316 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

exhaust centre clamp loose

Pass 15 May 2018 126,261 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 124,183 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 119,845 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 114,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 106,325 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 106,325 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,368 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 92,282 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 90,810 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 84,453 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 84,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 76,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 OFB is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OFB, 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 OFB registered?

YR07 OFB is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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