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YR07 VPV

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,026 mi
Last recorded127,026 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 VPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 127,026 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 121,948 miles

Centre brake light disconnected

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside headlamp brackets broken but still secure

Nearside headlamp brackets broken but still secure

Fail 24 Jun 2017 121,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre brake light disconnected

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside headlamp brackets broken but still secure

Nearside headlamp brackets broken but still secure

Nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 117,940 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 115,775 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 113,184 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 109,180 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 102,301 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 96,190 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 90,110 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2010 90,110 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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 VPV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

YR07 VPV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2007.

Is YR07 VPV safe to buy?

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