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YR07 VPZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,837 mi
Last recorded97,837 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 97,837 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 97,835 miles

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,072 miles

Offside Front Road wheel inner rim bent

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,983 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 84,982 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,373 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,317 miles

'EML' fault light is illuminated.

Nearside rear brake pads are starting to wear low.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,485 miles

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.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 62,485 miles

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.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,898 miles

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.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 52,895 miles

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.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,060 miles

Near side front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,388 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 29,597 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 29,597 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 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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What year was YR07 VPZ registered?

YR07 VPZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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