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YY07 EMV

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,582 mi
Last recorded146,582 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 EMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 146,582 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of exhaust been fouling tyre at some point (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight aswell (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper loose

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine turbo noisy

flywheel noisy

Fail 17 Oct 2024 146,579 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Power steering component leaking leak at rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight aswell (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper loose

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine turbo noisy

flywheel noisy

Pass 11 Aug 2023 136,419 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front foglamp inop

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 136,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front foglamp inop

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 127,918 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 127,918 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 114,859 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 114,445 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 113,679 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,513 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,304 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 75,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,488 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 62,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to bonnet

fuel flap cover missing

Pass 20 May 2011 54,140 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,040 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)

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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YY07 EMV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY07 EMV, 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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YY07 EMV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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