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YS07 BFY

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

173,999 mi
Last recorded173,999 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS07 BFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 173,999 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 167,141 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 159,833 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 159,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 159,819 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 152,415 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 141,077 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 130,475 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 127,804 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip right of centre line (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 116,123 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Slight play in osf track control arm

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 101,495 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 101,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 88,056 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,064 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 78,064 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,210 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,647 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,584 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 44,582 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 30,761 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 24,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 17,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YS07 BFY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YS07 BFY, 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 YS07 BFY registered?

YS07 BFY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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The MOT history for YS07 BFY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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