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YY07 SSZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

128,375 mi
Last recorded128,375 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 SSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 128,375 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 128,263 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 121,365 miles

Offside Front shock corroding

Fail 30 Oct 2024 120,619 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2023 116,222 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 104,417 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 96,597 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 96,597 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 88,088 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2021 88,088 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 82,608 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 77,679 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,694 miles

front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jul 2016 67,563 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 61,382 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,902 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,105 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 34,989 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,827 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 34,827 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,449 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,316 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 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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What year was YY07 SSZ registered?

YY07 SSZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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