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YD07 HXR

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,974 mi
Last recorded162,974 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 HXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 162,974 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 162,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 161,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 157,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 154,167 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened os and ns front main leg corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 154,165 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os and ns (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened os and ns front main leg corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 147,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2021 147,530 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 143,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 138,123 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2018 119,970 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 115,027 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 108,410 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 98,699 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 87,149 miles

nearside rear tyre wear low.

Pass 10 May 2013 78,402 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2012 69,246 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 69,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 58,648 miles

Heavy engine vibration,further investigation required.

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,145 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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YD07 HXR is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD07 HXR, 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 YD07 HXR registered?

YD07 HXR is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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