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AY07 XSE

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

220,812 mi
Last recorded220,812 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 XSE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 220,812 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 207,805 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge`s.

Nearside mirror glass broken.

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

Fail 24 May 2017 207,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inner edge`s.

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge`s.

Nearside mirror glass broken.

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 185,795 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 185,795 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 159,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on edges

o/s/f tyre slightly cracked on inner sidewall

Fail 6 May 2015 159,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on edges

o/s/f tyre slightly cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2014 146,242 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 136,444 miles

unable to make full assesment to offside rear seat belt due to child seat

Fail 8 Apr 2013 136,425 miles

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

unable to make full assesment to offside rear seat belt due to child seat

Pass 30 Mar 2012 129,447 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

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)

Stone chips in screen

Pass 12 Mar 2011 125,485 miles

unable to cheak nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 115,485 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 115,485 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AY07 XSE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AY07 XSE, 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 AY07 XSE registered?

AY07 XSE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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