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YS07 BHY

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,279 mi
Last recorded94,279 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS07 BHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 94,279 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 94,279 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 93,312 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 93,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 89,016 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 89,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 87,434 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 85,522 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

front tyres deteriorating

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 Jul 2021 85,522 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front tyres deteriorating

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Jul 2020 83,480 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 80,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both has slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 80,999 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both has slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 77,325 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured may require to attention (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre on outer slight wearing worn,may require to attention

rear number plate slight loose,may require to attention soon

Pass 15 May 2017 73,221 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre slightly outer edge wearing worn also nail on center and leaking,and low tyre pressure may require to attention soon

o/s/r tyre on inner edge has screw in it ,may require to attention

rear number plate slightly loose,may require to attention

Fail 13 May 2017 73,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre slightly outer edge wearing worn also nail on center and leaking,and low tyre pressure may require to attention soon

o/s/r tyre on inner edge has screw in it ,may require to attention

rear number plate slightly loose,may require to attention

Pass 20 May 2016 69,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured may require attention soon. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 69,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured may require attention soon. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slight wearing worn,on center has nail.

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

Fail 14 May 2015 65,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 65,309 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,264 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 60,262 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,380 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,061 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 39,098 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,618 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 31,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BHY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BHY, 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 BHY registered?

YS07 BHY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 June 2007.

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