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YY07 MHF

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,191 mi
Last recorded142,191 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 MHF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 142,191 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr/osr (2.4.G.2)

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

under body top body corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2017 142,190 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf/osf (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr/osr (2.4.G.2)

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

under body top body corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2016 132,872 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 1 Sep 2015 23,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 123,059 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s outer stop lamp not working and n/s inner not working

Pass 18 Aug 2014 112,535 miles

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

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

damage to nearside

offside rear brake disc corroded

spanner light on dash

Fail 18 Aug 2014 112,535 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

damage to nearside

offside rear brake disc corroded

spanner light on dash

Pass 16 Aug 2013 100,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,089 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 82,706 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 55,747 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 MHF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MHF, 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 MHF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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