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XJ02 JOC

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,823 mi
Last recorded145,823 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ02 JOC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 145,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 143,432 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 143,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 140,331 miles

Slight misting on steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2022 133,606 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 133,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Water in Fuel sensor not in filter

Pass 6 Oct 2021 129,385 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 129,385 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 127,376 miles

Heat shield resting on rear silencer.

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 113,377 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 96,331 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 80,490 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,643 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 76,643 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 66,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,774 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,918 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 49,939 miles

o/s rear tyre perishing in treads

Fail 15 May 2013 49,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear tyre perishing in treads

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,712 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,054 miles

N/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

O/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and cut in tread but no cords exposed

Pass 4 Sep 2010 22,160 miles

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

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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XJ02 JOC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJ02 JOC, 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 XJ02 JOC registered?

XJ02 JOC is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is XJ02 JOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJ02 JOC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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