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YR07 VPT

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,169 mi
Last recorded173,169 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 VPT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 173,169 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 173,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 172,073 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 165,791 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 162,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mounts slightly worn

Offside Front Upper strut mount worn

Fail 14 Feb 2020 162,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper strut mounts slightly worn

Offside Front Upper strut mount worn

Pass 20 Feb 2019 156,920 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 150,866 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 144,437 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 133,998 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 133,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 117,333 miles

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

nearside wing mirror cover missing

vehicle damage on to nearside

Fail 15 Aug 2014 117,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre waring on outer edge

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

nearside wing mirror cover missing

vehicle damage on to nearside

Pass 5 Aug 2013 96,600 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 75,686 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 55,561 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 55,561 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,235 miles

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)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YR07 VPT is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VPT, 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 VPT registered?

YR07 VPT is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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