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YY07 MJF

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,673 mi
Last recorded145,673 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 MJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 145,673 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 145,658 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 134,972 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 114,327 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components and brake hoses ferrules greased

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 114,325 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components and brake hoses ferrules greased

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 107,593 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 107,593 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 85,957 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,448 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 60,424 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 7 Jun 2011 50,840 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,567 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres stepped on inner edge slightly

Fail 4 Jun 2010 38,567 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres stepped on inner edge slightly

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 MJF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MJF, 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 MJF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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