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YX07 ULJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,781 mi
Last recorded99,781 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX07 ULJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 99,781 miles

exhaust poor

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2024 99,071 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 99,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 97,664 miles

Brake disc shields corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 97,664 miles

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc shields corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 96,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 96,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/ slightly pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 94,668 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 93,764 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front anti roll bar link boots slightly damaged

offside rear perished slightly on sidewall

Fail 18 Aug 2020 93,764 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front anti roll bar link boots slightly damaged

offside rear perished slightly on sidewall

Pass 2 May 2019 92,283 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 92,283 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall badley perished

Nearside Rear shocker mounting part missing

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall badley perished

Offside Rear shocker mounting part missing

Pass 28 Mar 2018 89,453 miles

Both Front and offside rear tyres worn on outer side wall.

brake hose ferrules corrded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 86,999 miles

both front flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,295 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 78,234 miles

front registration plate poor

Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,362 miles

bothn rear tyres low 2 - 2.5mm

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,227 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 49,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,658 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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YX07 ULJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX07 ULJ, 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 YX07 ULJ registered?

YX07 ULJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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