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YR07 VRO

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,275 mi
Last recorded160,275 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 160,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2017 154,292 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

split in o/s wiper.

Fail 1 Jul 2017 154,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

split in o/s wiper.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 145,140 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 145,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 127,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 127,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre as cracks in tread

Pass 4 Jul 2014 110,158 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing and wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tye perishing and has 2 nails in.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 109,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre perishing and wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tye perishing and has 2 nails in.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 105,462 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 105,462 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing between tread blocks

o/s/r tyre perishing between tread blocks,and has nails in

Pass 1 May 2012 101,728 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 101,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 92,342 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,848 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 VRO 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 60%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

YR07 VRO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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