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YS07 BHL

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,813 mi
Last recorded143,813 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 143,813 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 143,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 140,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 132,035 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 132,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 123,160 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 120,328 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside rear incicator dim

Offside Rear Slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm and perishing on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 120,328 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside rear incicator dim

Offside Rear Slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm and perishing on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 113,027 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 113,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper attachment fractured (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper attachment fractured (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2018 106,792 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre is worn to 2mm and is out of shape on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2018 106,792 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear stop light not working, alternative light source activated

offside rear tyre is worn to 2mm and is out of shape on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2017 98,438 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2017 98,432 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 90,647 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to lift on inside edge

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

Pass 6 May 2015 83,699 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake pads breaking up on edges

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,947 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,323 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,510 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,545 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,185 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 BHL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS07 BHL, 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 BHL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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