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YS07 BGU

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,197 mi
Last recorded41,197 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS07 BGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 41,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 41,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 40,809 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 40,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wipers Smeary

Pass 11 May 2022 39,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Condensation in fog lamp

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 37,998 miles

Offside Rear Some moisture in fog lamp.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 37,998 miles

Offside Rear Some moisture in fog lamp.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 37,450 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 35,860 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 34,676 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 32,683 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 29,930 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5 - 3mm tread depth

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

Pass 26 May 2015 27,494 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2015 27,492 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 25,265 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 21 May 2013 23,752 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 22,129 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 22,129 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 19,404 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 15,385 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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YS07 BGU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BGU, 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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YS07 BGU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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