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R7 XDN

2017 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,531 mi
Last recorded56,531 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 XDN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 56,531 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 70,670 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 43,387 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 64,599 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 43,299 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 61,646 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 36,013 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,587 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 30,968 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 57,526 miles

Both radiator support brackets rotten. Offside burst and incomplete.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corrosion. All 4. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 57,501 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Both radiator support brackets rotten. Offside burst and incomplete.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corrosion. All 4. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 25,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 55,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 23 Sep 2019 52,642 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 52,642 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Bearing not tested. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,164 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 47,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,845 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 42,845 miles

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coil spring broken Both front. (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion setting into Nearside front brake disc. Inner face.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,420 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 38,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,185 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 34,185 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,206 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,521 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 24,521 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 17,977 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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R7 XDN is a 2017 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R7 XDN, 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 9 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R7 XDN is a 2017 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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