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YY07 FMK

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,401 mi
Last recorded160,401 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 160,401 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 152,913 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 140,592 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 135,433 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 127,368 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 127,223 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 118,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 114,995 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 113,993 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf brake dust shield missing

Fail 22 Oct 2013 113,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf brake dust shield missing

Pass 15 Oct 2012 105,485 miles

O/S/F Coil spring cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2011 90,218 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 72,537 miles

Nearside Rear 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 FMK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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