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YX07 XKE

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,095 mi
Last recorded97,095 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX07 XKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 97,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber upper mounting bracket corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber upper mounting bracket corroded

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

parking brake performance poor, requirements just met

Fail 14 Jun 2025 97,073 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber upper mounting bracket corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber upper mounting bracket corroded

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 97,060 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 96,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing trailing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing trailing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 90,714 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 90,703 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 79,924 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 79,924 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 74,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 66,930 miles

Front Upper Steering system slightly rough both strut top head bearings (2.1.1 (a))

both front headlight cleaning devises/washers inoperative

Fail 13 Apr 2021 66,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust system front leak (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre carcass tread area damage/hole (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Steering system slightly rough both strut top head bearings (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front headlight cleaning devises/washers inoperative

Pass 20 May 2020 57,937 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear ()

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))

Fail 14 May 2020 57,936 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative electrical unit on lower front suspension arm-damaged/broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative electrical unit on lower rear suspension arm-damaged/broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure carcass bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear ()

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 10 May 2019 49,397 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 49,397 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system union (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 42,154 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged

Fail 11 May 2018 42,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light to rear lamp lens missing (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear door damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 37,387 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,697 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 31,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,127 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside front tyre cracking

rear discs getting worn

Fail 25 Mar 2015 29,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside front tyre cracking

rear discs getting worn

Pass 28 Mar 2014 26,014 miles

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

fuel filter corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 26,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

fuel filter corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 21,464 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,243 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,175 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 6,336 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 XKE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XKE, 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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YX07 XKE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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