MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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)
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)
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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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