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YS07 BKG

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,178 mi
Last recorded132,178 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS07 BKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 132,178 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 132,178 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 130,570 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 130,566 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 128,115 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 128,115 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 125,345 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 123,836 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 120,280 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 120,280 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 112,204 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,124 miles

Centre silencer in poor condition

Front passanger seat not folding

Front under tray loose

Steering column UJ rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2015 103,123 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Centre silencer in poor condition

Front passanger seat not folding

Front under tray loose

Steering column UJ rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2014 94,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2013 91,796 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 91,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside inner rack end slightly worn

Pass 7 Feb 2012 86,678 miles

EML/Traction control fault

Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,148 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,990 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BKG is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BKG, 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 BKG is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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