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YY07 FMO

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,322 mi
Last recorded158,322 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 FMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 158,322 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 158,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 146,072 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 142,967 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 138,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorating (7.1.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 133,410 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyr, nail in tread.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 133,376 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyr, nail in tread.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre worn.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 128,941 miles

Exhaust, front flexi deteriorating, slight leakage.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside & nearside front tyres worn.

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 128,941 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside & nearside front tyres worn.

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 124,074 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 115,212 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 101,387 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,529 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 6 May 2010 67,615 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 FMO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FMO, 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 FMO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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