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YX07 XKK

2007 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,508 mi
Last recorded168,508 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX07 XKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 168,508 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 168,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 19 Aug 2021 157,802 miles

Brake fluid change due?

Front Both front shock absorbers corroded

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Poor beam image

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn close to the limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Service due?

Fail 17 Aug 2021 157,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake fluid change due?

Front Both front shock absorbers corroded

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Poor beam image

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn close to the limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Service due?

Pass 2 Sep 2020 153,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 153,648 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play column (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end locknut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 148,907 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Aug 2019 148,907 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 140,841 miles

Service due?

Fail 23 Aug 2018 140,841 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Service due?

Pass 22 Aug 2017 132,593 miles

Smoke emissions close to limit.2.95 recorded.max=3.00

Pass 23 Aug 2016 123,153 miles

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

smoke from engine bay

Fail 23 Aug 2016 123,153 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

smoke from engine bay

Pass 24 Aug 2015 113,204 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 104,977 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 94,840 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 94,749 miles

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

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

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

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

eml on

gear lever stiff when engaging gear

Pass 31 Oct 2012 82,665 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 82,665 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

discs badly lipped

Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,294 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,174 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2010 55,444 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 XKK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XKK, 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 XKK is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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