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YR07 VPA

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,456 mi
Last recorded122,456 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 122,456 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 120,378 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 120,378 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s-n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 118,518 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 117,389 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 117,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 115,021 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 114,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 108,656 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leaks under vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2018 84,499 miles

near side front play in steering rack [inner joint]

off side front play in steering rack [inner joint]

oil leak front

Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 70,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 70,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,007 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,203 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,092 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,555 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 42,372 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,427 miles

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 VPA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

YR07 VPA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 May 2007.

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The MOT history for YR07 VPA 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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