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YY07 FMU

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

143,836 mi
Last recorded143,836 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 143,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 143,835 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 143,820 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 134,826 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering coupling universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 133,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering coupling universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2018 126,434 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 123,800 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 123,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 116,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexiable pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 116,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexiable pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 103,044 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 94,048 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 85,555 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)

Fail 15 May 2013 85,555 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 22 May 2012 70,110 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 70,110 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low and uneven on inner edges

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 59,086 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 59,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 49,606 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 FMU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FMU, 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 FMU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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