2007 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · HN07 XLR
2007 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 174,461 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN07 XLR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2024
- 174,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN07 XLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Saab 9-3 (HN07 XLR) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
HN07 XLR Mileage History
- 03/08/2022139,546 mi
- 01/08/2023150,734 mi+11,188 mi
- 26/08/2024174,398 mi+23,664 mi
- 03/09/2024174,461 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 16,729 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
The outer bushings on the rear trailing arms wear out, causing the rear wheels to "steer" the car.
- Intake Valve Wear (Cold Start)Serious
2007-2009 petrol models can suffer from soft intake valves that lose compression when cold.
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