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YR07 OGG

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,557 mi
Last recorded129,557 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 OGG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 129,557 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 129,557 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 126,025 miles

Front brake pads low

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2023 126,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

slight oil leak

Front brake pads low

Pass 24 Feb 2021 116,965 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 113,409 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 113,406 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 97,899 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 88,554 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 88,554 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,696 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 74,688 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 62,863 miles

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

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

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

brake light failure light on but brake lights working

exhaust back box rubber missing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,952 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mount missing but secure

Fail 9 Mar 2015 55,946 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mount missing but secure

Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,666 miles

Front tyres are worn fairly low. More on the inner edges.

Pinhole in N/S track rod end dust cover.

Wipers smear.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 45,666 miles

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

Front tyres are worn fairly low. More on the inner edges.

N/S/R outer sidelight n/w.

Pinhole in N/S track rod end dust cover.

Wipers smear.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 35,069 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,069 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 29,814 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,991 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 20,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 OGG is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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