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YT07 XWJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,843 mi
Last recorded75,843 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 XWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 75,843 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 75,843 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 72,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 70,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked edges of tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front strut top rough/notchy

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule close to/on limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule close to/on limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

both front shockers corroded

both rear shockers corroded

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2022 68,206 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn slight on inner edge

Surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Dec 2021 65,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/split (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front strut top feels rough/notchy

Nearside Front tyre cracking edges of tread and worn low on edges

Offside Front tyre cracking edges of tread and slight wear inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,308 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,285 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,763 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 52,757 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,379 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,605 miles

Offside Front cracks on inner side wall

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

Pass 28 May 2015 38,439 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 29 May 2014 31,557 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 24,320 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,140 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 15,783 miles

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

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

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 XWJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YT07 XWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT07 XWJ registered?

YT07 XWJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is YT07 XWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT07 XWJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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