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AY07 XSJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,459 mi
Last recorded122,459 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 122,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre excessively worn on inner edge 225/45/r17/94w

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

center exhaust heat shield insecure from fixture attention required

Fail 30 Jul 2019 122,459 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre excessively worn on inner edge 225/45/r17/94w

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

center exhaust heat shield insecure from fixture attention required

Pass 27 Jul 2018 115,347 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber casings corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Fail 27 Jul 2018 115,347 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber casings corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Pass 28 Jul 2017 108,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper requires replacing asap starting to smear screen

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,508 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf side wall has cut but not excessive or showing cords or ply

osr tyre sidewall is perished

osr tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2016 100,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction control (3.4.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf side wall has cut but not excessive or showing cords or ply

osr tyre sidewall is perished

osr tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 93,957 miles

front tyres feathered on edges (on limit)

Fail 28 May 2015 93,957 miles

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

front tyres feathered on edges (on limit)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,256 miles

Excess oil around power steering pump; Spills?

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 77,163 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 69,166 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 59,358 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,674 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)

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 XSJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

AY07 XSJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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