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X12 CAT

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,349 mi
Last recorded167,349 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX12 CAT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 167,349 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 161,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 156,016 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 149,264 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Mar 2023 149,262 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2022 142,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 138,429 miles

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

Wing mirror glass dis-coloured nearside + offside

Pass 12 Mar 2020 135,943 miles

Nearside + Offside mirrors slightly dis-coloured

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

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

Rear tyres slightly mis-shaped

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 135,934 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside + Offside mirrors slightly dis-coloured

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

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

Rear tyres slightly mis-shaped

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 128,428 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 118,846 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2017 112,505 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 112,505 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 103,250 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 93,681 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 81,121 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 81,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,853 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 73,680 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,157 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 55,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,008 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)

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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X12 CAT is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X12 CAT, 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 X12 CAT registered?

X12 CAT is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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