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YT07 YDJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,107 mi
Last recorded159,107 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 YDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 159,107 miles

Front exhaust flexi perishing, worn

exhaust shield insecure, central

Pass 11 Mar 2025 152,134 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 144,682 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 144,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 139,529 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 139,529 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 131,125 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 123,443 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 120,852 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 113,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,967 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

to many stickers down drivers side of window

Fail 22 Mar 2018 105,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

to many stickers down drivers side of window

Pass 16 Mar 2017 96,757 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,334 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,743 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,962 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,482 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 62,482 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,661 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,563 miles

both rear tyre treads perishing

Fail 21 Mar 2011 42,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyre treads perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,841 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres starting to perish/crack between tread blocks

Fail 8 Mar 2010 32,793 miles

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

nsf & r tyres perished/cracked

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 YDJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

YT07 YDJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2007.

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