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YR07 VPL

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,705 mi
Last recorded152,705 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 VPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 152,705 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2020 152,705 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2019 143,698 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 38,268 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 131,259 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 124,100 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 108,919 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 94,963 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 94,962 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 80,653 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,653 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,355 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 34,500 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,656 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 32,656 miles

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

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

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 VPL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

YR07 VPL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 April 2007.

Is YR07 VPL safe to buy?

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