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AY07 XSU

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

268,080 mi
Last recorded268,080 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 268,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2020 259,637 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 253,135 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 253,135 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 235,504 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 209,737 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 185,735 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 157,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 131,201 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 112,898 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)

water leak from pump area

Pass 12 Jul 2012 86,523 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 tread is wearing un even on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,162 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 58,074 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise full alignment check

service light on

Pass 15 May 2010 50,301 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2009 38,828 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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AY07 XSU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AY07 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

AY07 XSU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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