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YR07 VSC

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,161 mi
Last recorded116,161 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 VSC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 116,161 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 113,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 110,129 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 10 Jun 2024 110,129 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 25 May 2023 106,782 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose, slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 106,781 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose, slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 103,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded unions above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 100,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake near to end of its travel

Fail 7 Jun 2021 100,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake near to end of its travel

Pass 5 Jun 2020 96,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe, very slight leakage (6.1.2 (a))

Front Horn not working properly Center horn not working, but still passable, as loud enough (7.7 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jun 2019 90,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 87,319 miles

All brake ferrules corroding

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,105 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 76,524 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,366 miles

All rear suspension etc very corroded

Brake pedal travel on servo test but does not seem to effect operation

Exhaust hangers corroded

Oil leak around power steering pinion area (could be from air conditioning pipe above )

Rear brakes showing signs of oveerheating but free at time of test

Slight binding to front brakes

Very sslight perrishing to front flexi brake hoses

Pass 30 May 2014 64,212 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 64,212 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,048 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle has general corrosion to all rear suspension components

Fail 11 Jun 2012 42,797 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle has general corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,075 miles

cuts in both rear and o/s front tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,554 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 VSC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC registered?

YR07 VSC is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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