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YT07 CTY

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,422 mi
Last recorded163,422 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 CTY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 163,422 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi is worn/corroded and is slightly leaking exhaust gas (6.1.2 (a))

Drivers seatbelt retractor mechanism is sticky

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs scored/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight build up of oil around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has a few stone chips but not affecting the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 160,385 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy and around manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 160,385 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy and around manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 154,707 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 154,705 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 145,302 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 128,655 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 110,708 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,839 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 86,837 miles

Emissions not tested due to back box missing. (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box missing. (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wipers leaving slight lines on screen.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,333 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre only just legal, also perishing

Fail 26 Feb 2016 71,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre only just legal, also perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2014 54,912 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,008 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,763 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,330 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 32,297 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,993 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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YT07 CTY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT07 CTY, 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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YT07 CTY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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