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XL07 LOZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,199 mi
Last recorded113,199 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL07 LOZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 113,199 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 113,186 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed noise coming from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 107,945 miles

Intermitent fault with dip switch

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 106,375 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 3 Feb 2022 106,373 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 5 Feb 2021 105,868 miles

Front spoiler loose

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jan 2020 103,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges VERY almost too excess and VERY CLOSE TOO LIMIT - centre 3/4 - 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 103,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt - missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt - missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt - missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges VERY almost too excess and VERY CLOSE TOO LIMIT - centre 3/4 - 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 101,361 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 101,334 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,718 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,198 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 86,198 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 75,189 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 75,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 61,328 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 51,196 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 51,196 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2012 47,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 41,081 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,998 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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XL07 LOZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XL07 LOZ, 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 XL07 LOZ registered?

XL07 LOZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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