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YY07 FME

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,337 mi
Last recorded175,337 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 FME
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 175,337 miles

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Engine has oil leak

Exhaust front flex is worn

Fail 3 Jun 2019 175,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Indicator switch inoperative In the offside position (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear tyre is badly cobbled

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Engine has oil leak

Exhaust front flex is worn

Pass 6 Jun 2018 160,034 miles

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Fail 6 Jun 2018 160,031 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2017 144,890 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 131,718 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 124,897 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,825 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside of windscreen has damaged not in drivers view at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 71,920 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,047 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 42,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre perished deep craacks replacement recomended asap

Fail 3 Oct 2012 43,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine oil low

Pass 26 May 2011 34,216 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 34,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 May 2010 27,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FME is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FME, 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 FME is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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