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128,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Locknut (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front shock corroding
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Damp around fuel tank,no drips or leaks at present,monitor.
Exhaust system in poor condition from corrosion,front flexi deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn on limit,advise replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively outer pad worn to limit,unable to fully assess inner,advise inspection/repair. (1.2.1 (f))
Damp around fuel tank,no drips or leaks at present,monitor.
Exhaust system in poor condition from corrosion,front flexi deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn on limit,advise replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively outer pad worn to limit,unable to fully assess inner,advise inspection/repair. (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front tyres wearing close to legal limit
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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YY07 SSZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 SSZ, 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 SSZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 July 2007.
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