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XIW 9990

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,462 mi
Last recorded120,462 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 9990
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 120,462 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ends corroded on all hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bumper pockets. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underbody and suspension components corroded.

Wheel arches corroded/taped over.

Fail 21 May 2026 120,462 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ends corroded on all hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bumper pockets. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underbody and suspension components corroded.

Wheel arches corroded/taped over.

Fail 21 May 2026 120,462 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ends corroded on all hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bumper pockets. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underbody and suspension components corroded.

Wheel arches corroded/taped over.

Pass 20 May 2025 116,900 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tow bar component corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel arches corroded, both rears and nearside front.

Pass 3 Jun 2024 115,095 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 115,095 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 112,047 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 110,536 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 107,602 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 102,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front tyres 3 mm

fuel filter heavily corroded

middle exhaust corroding

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2019 102,570 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front tyres 3 mm

fuel filter heavily corroded

middle exhaust corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 95,047 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))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

fuel filter corroding

nearside rear brake pads getting low disc signs of overheating

rear heat shield loose

rear shock absorber top mounts slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 86,567 miles

nearside of windscreen chipped

rear brake hose ferrules and offside front ferrule corroding

rear shock absorber top alloy mounts corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2017 86,567 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

heat shield loose

nearside of windscreen chipped

nearside wiper blade tearing

rear brake hose ferrules and offside front ferrule corroding

rear shock absorber top alloy mounts corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)

front inner brake pads getting low

heat shield loose

nearside front suspension knock

nearside rear offside rear shock absorber top alloy mountings deteriorating

slight corrosion front and rear brake disc inner faces

slight corrosion rear brake hose ferrules

slight wear front drop links

Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,623 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 71,698 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar d bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

offside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 6 Sep 2014 71,698 miles

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

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

nearside rear anti roll bar d bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

offside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,075 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,536 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 59,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,844 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,755 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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XIW 9990 is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 XIW 9990, 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 XIW 9990 registered?

XIW 9990 is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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