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X3 HCA

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,148 mi
Last recorded47,148 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 HCA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 47,148 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 44,760 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 41,506 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 41,506 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 39,196 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 36,101 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 33,055 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 33,055 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 31,753 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 31,753 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 26,438 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 23,496 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 23,495 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 21,628 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 21,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 20,421 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre covered in cracks on outer sidewall - no cord showing

Pass 13 Dec 2014 19,433 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 18,174 miles

O/S/Rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall.

Fail 21 Nov 2012 17,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 17,136 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 15,587 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 13,449 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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X3 HCA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc 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 X3 HCA, 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

How do I check the history of X3 HCA?

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What year was X3 HCA registered?

X3 HCA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is X3 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 HCA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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