2007 Saab 9-3 1.8L Petrol · RA07 XLR
2007 Saab 9-3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 2007. Recorded mileage 143,569 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA07 XLR Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 143,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA07 XLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Saab 9-3 (RA07 XLR) between August 2010 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RA07 XLR Mileage History
- 24/08/201030,685 mi
- 09/08/201140,632 mi+9,947 mi
- 10/08/201252,497 mi+11,865 mi
- 10/08/201252,497 mi
- 12/08/201362,097 mi+9,600 mi
- 11/08/201471,448 mi+9,351 mi
- 20/08/201577,161 mi+5,713 mi
- 20/08/201577,161 mi
- 23/08/201681,930 mi+4,769 mi
- 25/08/201785,920 mi+3,990 mi
- 06/08/201889,884 mi+3,964 mi
- 06/09/201993,903 mi+4,019 mi
- 06/09/201993,903 mi
- 11/09/202097,995 mi+4,092 mi
- 11/09/202097,995 mi
- 03/09/2021102,512 mi+4,517 mi
- 03/09/2021102,513 mi+1 mi
- 09/09/2022110,242 mi+7,729 mi
- 09/09/2022110,244 mi+2 mi
- 27/09/2023120,596 mi+10,352 mi
- 03/10/2023120,660 mi+64 mi
- 19/09/2024128,052 mi+7,392 mi
- 20/09/2024128,052 mi
- 03/10/2025137,699 mi+9,647 mi
- 06/10/2025137,699 mi
- 08/09/2026143,569 mi+5,870 mi
Average of roughly 7,037 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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