MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,837 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exceeding plate value of 0.5 @ 3.12 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears to the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord showing in the tears to the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears to the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear to the inner shoulder area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord showing at the inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BONNET SAFETY CATCH IS SEIZING UP
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel inner rim bent
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front tyre has outer side wall damage
n/s rear tyre has a slight split on the inner side wall
noise coming from steering column when the steering is shook left to right, further investigation required
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall split in various places (4.1.D.1a)
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)
n/s front tyre has outer side wall damage
n/s rear tyre has a slight split on the inner side wall
noise coming from steering column when the steering is shook left to right, further investigation required
'EML' fault light is illuminated.
Nearside rear brake pads are starting to wear low.
Dash indicates indicator fault, but working at time of test.
Nearside Front wheel inner rim damaged slightly.
Nearside rear tyre perished, split on inner sidewall near limit and worn close to limit.
Offside rear tyre perished and worn near limit.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake fluid level below max
Dash indicates indicator fault, but working at time of test.
Nearside Front wheel inner rim damaged slightly.
Nearside rear tyre perished, split on inner sidewall near limit and worn close to limit.
Offside rear tyre perished and worn near limit.
Brake fluid level between min and max.
Nearside rear tyre nearing wear indicators.
Offside rear tyre nearing wear indicators on inner edge and perishing in tread.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake fluid level between min and max.
Nearside rear tyre nearing wear indicators.
Offside rear tyre nearing wear indicators on inner edge and perishing in tread.
Near side front tyre outer side wall damaged
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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YR07 VPZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 VPZ, 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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YR07 VPZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2007.
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