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VK07 YDA

2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,102 mi
Last recorded123,102 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp66,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 YDA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 123,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 123,056 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due too exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake locking device ineffective caliper retaining clip (1.1.21 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 116,696 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 116,687 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 107,789 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 107,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 93,375 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 81,613 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 79,163 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,408 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2019 78,393 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 75,313 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,340 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,112 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 9 Jul 2013 57,958 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 57,958 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,498 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,198 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 29,181 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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VK07 YDA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 66,124 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 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK07 YDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK07 YDA registered?

VK07 YDA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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