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YR07 VPY

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,123 mi
Last recorded107,123 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 107,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both nearside and offside front shock absorbers corroded

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated/leaking exhaust gases

Fail 30 Sep 2021 107,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both nearside and offside front shock absorbers corroded

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated/leaking exhaust gases

Pass 26 Sep 2020 100,292 miles

Dual flywheel noisy

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, cuts in inner sidewall but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 93,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 93,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 85,335 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 85,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,493 miles

Nearside wiper split

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

scratches on windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2016 70,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,335 miles

o/s outer rear brake pad getting low, can't see inner brake pad's, o/s and n/s, worn a lot more than n/s outer rear brake pad.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,874 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 61,643 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 61,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,521 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,992 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,772 miles

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

em ligth on

Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,378 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 VPY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

YR07 VPY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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The MOT history for YR07 VPY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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