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YY07 MHZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,912 mi
Last recorded108,912 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 MHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 108,912 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 107,088 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 103,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 99,721 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 99,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 93,325 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 87,013 miles

Offside Rear TYRE wearing on edges.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

One hand brake clip broken at rear.

Pass 28 May 2020 80,543 miles

Offside Front COIL SPRING SLIGHTLY MIS-LOCATED AT LOWER END BUT STILL COMFORTABLY IN GROOVE

Fail 26 May 2020 80,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front COIL SPRING SLIGHTLY MIS-LOCATED AT LOWER END BUT STILL COMFORTABLY IN GROOVE

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE IS HEAVILY PERISHED ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 70,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 63,280 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 63,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 57,278 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 47,639 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 47,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 27,782 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 26,123 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 23,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 20,850 miles

Both front wipers wearing

Nearside front tyre over half worn.

Slight cracking on all tyres in tread area.

Pass 24 May 2011 17,890 miles

slight cracking in tread area on offside front tyre

Fail 24 May 2011 17,890 miles

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

slight cracking in tread area on offside front tyre

Pass 18 May 2010 14,934 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 MHZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MHZ, 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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What year was YY07 MHZ registered?

YY07 MHZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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