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YR07 VRK

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,736 mi
Last recorded162,736 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 162,736 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 162,736 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 157,901 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 151,774 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 145,178 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 145,177 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Cable snapped (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 140,772 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 132,922 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 122,133 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 116,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 23 May 2016 112,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 105,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 105,698 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 101,207 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 101,161 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2013 96,463 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 88,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 80,935 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,386 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VRK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

YR07 VRK is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YR07 VRK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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