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YH07 XZL

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,450 mi
Last recorded82,450 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 XZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 82,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 80,514 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 80,514 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 78,031 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 78,031 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 75,481 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 75,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 75,345 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 74,514 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged o/s/r & o/s/f valve stems (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 74,503 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged o/s/r & o/s/f valve stems (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 66,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 17 Jul 2017 66,593 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 16 Jul 2016 57,794 miles

Nail in tyre o/s/r and n/s/f ()

Nearside Front Tyre wear/perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly lumpy

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 57,793 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in tyre o/s/r and n/s/f ()

Nearside Front Tyre wear/perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly lumpy

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 50,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape

Fail 11 Jul 2015 50,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 41,005 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 41,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 37,576 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 37,576 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 32,538 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 32,538 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 26,671 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 15,936 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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YH07 XZL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YH07 XZL, 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 YH07 XZL registered?

YH07 XZL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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