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XX02 MSX

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,538 mi
Last recorded115,538 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX02 MSX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 115,538 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 115,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 101,890 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 96,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 96,106 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 89,415 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,087 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,503 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 85,495 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Mar 2017 85,495 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,854 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 78,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,658 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 60,484 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 49,454 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,465 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,109 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 29,385 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 29,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XX02 MSX is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XX02 MSX, 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 XX02 MSX registered?

XX02 MSX is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is XX02 MSX safe to buy?

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