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YR07 VPJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,083 mi
Last recorded109,083 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 VPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 109,083 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 101,515 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 85,502 miles

fuel filter badly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2018 85,502 miles

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

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

fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 73,138 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 73,138 miles

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 57,480 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 57,406 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 41,605 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 41,605 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,854 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,447 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 33,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,141 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,641 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 VPJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

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

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