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YY07 FLV

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,723 mi
Last recorded92,723 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 FLV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 92,723 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 88,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 88,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 86,732 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 84,848 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 84,847 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached NS and OS rear shock absorber top mounts corroded and starting to break up (alloy housing) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 82,048 miles

Nearside Rear upper shock absorber mount corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 82,047 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear upper shock absorber mount corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 79,354 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2mm 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,733 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,531 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lense slightly damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,525 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,963 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,242 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 36,306 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 36,306 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2011 25,654 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 16,524 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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YY07 FLV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YY07 FLV, 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 YY07 FLV registered?

YY07 FLV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2007.

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