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YX07 XKA

2007 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,119 mi
Last recorded112,119 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX07 XKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 112,119 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 112,119 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 108,411 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 108,411 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 103,039 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 97,138 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 19 Nov 2021 91,679 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,895 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 80,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive AT LIMIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2019 73,145 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 60,550 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 53,800 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 44,859 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 38,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 33,179 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,841 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,192 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,328 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 19,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 15,015 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 XKA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YX07 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

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

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