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YT07 CTE

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,984 mi
Last recorded156,984 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 CTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 156,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 151,389 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner disc scored and wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 151,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner joint boot burst and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front slight creaking noise from front all seem ok

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner disc scored and wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 140,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 132,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 124,463 miles

Steering Fluid Leaking Slightly

Fail 16 Aug 2019 124,410 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 116,847 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 116,847 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 107,454 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 98,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

major oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2016 98,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

major oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2015 90,145 miles

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

slight power steering leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,218 miles

eml light on

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,128 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,230 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,036 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,423 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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YT07 CTE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT07 CTE, 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 YT07 CTE registered?

YT07 CTE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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