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2007 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · RA07 XLW

RA07 XLW

2007 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 104,318 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
SAAB 9-3
Year / Origin
2007 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
104,318 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2007
Engine
1998cc
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RA07 XLW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
  • 104,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

RA07 XLW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Nov 2026, 05:41
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Saab 9-3 (RA07 XLW) between June 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 May 2026 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 (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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RA07 XLW Mileage History

  1. 08/06/202383,133 mi
  2. 03/06/202490,085 mi+6,952 mi
  3. 03/06/202597,931 mi+7,846 mi
  4. 03/06/202597,931 mi
  5. 21/05/2026104,318 mi+6,387 mi

Average of roughly 7,180 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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2007 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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