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X11 SAB

2007 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,267 mi
Last recorded126,267 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX11 SAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 126,267 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 122,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 118,988 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 118,976 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 116,352 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 107,635 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 99,015 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 94,964 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

exhaust tailbox rubbers perished

Fail 28 Jun 2019 84,964 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

exhaust tailbox rubbers perished

Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,939 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Oil leak.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 79,937 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

All tyres perished.

Oil leak.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 72,644 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 65,846 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,707 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 61,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,071 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,088 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 33,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 33,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,056 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat adult belt not fully tested

Pass 3 Feb 2010 24,163 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 24,163 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X11 SAB is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X11 SAB, 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 X11 SAB registered?

X11 SAB is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 January 2007.

Is X11 SAB safe to buy?

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