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AY07 XSF

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

223,738 mi
Last recorded223,738 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 XSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 223,738 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread slightly misshaped

Pass 20 Apr 2017 212,521 miles

Both Front Tyres Low 2.5Ml, Also NSF Tyre has small cut to sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords or Ply

Front Exhaust has minor leak of gases, Worn Flexi

Handbrake Has Little Reserve Travel

Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated Slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2017 212,520 miles

Fuel system component leaking Diesel Filter Leaking From Seal. (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high Both lamps need adjusting, will carry out on retest (1.8)

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

Both Front Tyres Low 2.5Ml, Also NSF Tyre has small cut to sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords or Ply

Front Exhaust has minor leak of gases, Worn Flexi

Handbrake Has Little Reserve Travel

Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated Slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2016 196,248 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 196,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 177,486 miles

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 177,101 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 80,825 miles

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

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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AY07 XSF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY07 XSF registered?

AY07 XSF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2007.

Is AY07 XSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY07 XSF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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