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YR07 OFU

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,875 mi
Last recorded92,875 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 OFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 92,875 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 92,622 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 86,839 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 86,839 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 81,255 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 80,978 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 80,511 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 79,930 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 79,079 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 78,348 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,249 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 73,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 68,340 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,993 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,410 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 57,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 48,622 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 40,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,583 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 OFU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 OFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR07 OFU registered?

YR07 OFU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is YR07 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR07 OFU 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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