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YY07 SSJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,076 mi
Last recorded171,076 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 SSJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 171,076 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 158,509 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 158,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 144,464 miles

bonnet cable handle broken

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 19 Feb 2015 133,955 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 122,890 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 101,751 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

offside rear tyre cut on tread

Fail 8 Jul 2013 101,066 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

offside rear tyre cut on tread

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jul 2011 63,615 miles

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,596 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 SSJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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