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YW07 LKM

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,597 mi
Last recorded84,597 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW07 LKM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 84,597 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 82,810 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 82,363 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 82,096 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 82,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play U. J WORN (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,810 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 81,424 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 81,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 78,553 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 78,553 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 75,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not fully checked, child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge and side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,608 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 67,424 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 61,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 61,840 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 48,272 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall and tread getting low.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,594 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres starting to crack within the tyre tread pattern

Fail 23 Jul 2012 36,594 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres starting to crack within the tyre tread pattern

Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,240 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,333 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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YW07 LKM is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YW07 LKM, 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 YW07 LKM registered?

YW07 LKM is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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