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YT07 YCG

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,959 mi
Last recorded129,959 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 YCG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 129,959 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 129,005 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 128,999 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 121,744 miles

Nearside Front strut slight damp but stil effectiv

Fail 20 Nov 2018 121,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front strut slight damp but stil effectiv

Pass 5 Sep 2017 110,635 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 110,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 97,531 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 97,521 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,822 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 87,643 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2014 77,295 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2013 67,765 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 67,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,355 miles

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 56,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,994 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2011 46,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in rear tyre

noise from engine poss water pump as signs of coolant

o/s/f fog light inop

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,186 miles

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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YT07 YCG is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YCG, 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 YCG is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2007.

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