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YR07 OGV

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,850 mi
Last recorded137,850 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 OGV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 137,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 137,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 125,359 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 117,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 111,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4k (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission cooler pipes at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 111,592 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bulb silvered. only reflected top of lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bulb silvered light only reflected at top of lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bulb silvered (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system banjo washers at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4k (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog lamp n/w

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission cooler pipes at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 96,269 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 96,268 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 77,529 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 62,077 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,532 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,938 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 41,133 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,517 miles

head lamps on all the time with ignition on

head lamps washers not working and HID lamps fitted will need to work from april

rear refectors not orignal fittment and smaller

Fail 20 Mar 2012 38,517 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

head lamps on all the time with ignition on

head lamps washers not working and HID lamps fitted will need to work from april

rear refectors not orignal fittment and smaller

Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,838 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear reflectors very small

Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,530 miles

Rear reflectors small

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 OGV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OGV, 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 OGV registered?

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

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