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YT07 XVL

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,385 mi
Last recorded74,385 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 XVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 74,385 miles

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

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

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undertray fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2025 74,318 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 70,695 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 66,890 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 62,232 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 56,947 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 52,556 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 52,556 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 48,300 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 48,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 42,412 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 42,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 38,138 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 38,138 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 33,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 28,220 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 28,220 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 24,655 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 21,645 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 18,494 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 15,823 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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YT07 XVL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT07 XVL, 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 YT07 XVL registered?

YT07 XVL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YT07 XVL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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