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YX07 XKU

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,412 mi
Last recorded141,412 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX07 XKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 141,412 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover and under tray

Fail 30 May 2019 141,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray

Pass 2 Jun 2018 133,703 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 125,802 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 125,802 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 119,551 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 119,542 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 109,082 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 109,082 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear heat shield loose

Fail 21 Mar 2014 99,141 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wipers smearing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 99,141 miles

Wipers smearing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 79,388 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 79,177 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,171 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 66,166 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r brake disc some corrosion

o/s/r brake disc slightly scored

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,167 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 XKU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XKU, 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 XKU registered?

YX07 XKU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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