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YR07 VPD

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,200 mi
Last recorded168,200 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 VPD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 168,200 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 168,200 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 150,705 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 150,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 135,516 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 133,109 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 110,121 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 110,113 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2011 93,986 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 93,985 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,270 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 70,817 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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 VPD is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VPD, 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 VPD registered?

YR07 VPD is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 May 2007.

Is YR07 VPD safe to buy?

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