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YW07 LRU

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,447 mi
Last recorded163,447 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW07 LRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 163,447 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 142,171 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 134,426 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 129,846 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 129,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 124,306 miles

Undertray's Fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 116,098 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 104,092 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,013 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 96,013 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 88,029 miles

Top engine coolant pipe corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 78,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 67,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,702 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 52,626 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,125 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 LRU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

YW07 LRU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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The MOT history for YW07 LRU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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