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YT07 XVR

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,638 mi
Last recorded141,638 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 XVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 141,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 141,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 135,031 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 130,053 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 130,051 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 126,281 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER AND OUTER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,MM AND WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER AND OUTER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 120,504 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 117,157 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 117,156 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 110,532 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 110,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 105,556 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 105,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 100,155 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 100,153 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 94,896 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 88,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,094 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 74,910 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 71,239 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 71,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XVR is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

YT07 XVR is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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