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AD07 CZP

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,035 mi
Last recorded138,035 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 CZP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 138,035 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and training arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 133,957 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 133,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 129,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 129,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 121,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pads worn, approximately 3000 - 4000 miles remaining.

Offside Inner Constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 117,626 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R MAIN TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 117,626 miles

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced N/S/F (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working O/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S REAR UPPER CYCLE ARM BUSH (TOP OF HUB) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S REAR UPPER CYCLE ARM BUSH (TOP OF HUB) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached N/S/R MAIN TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low BOTH RESET (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S AND O/S LOWER CYCLE ARM BOOTS + SLIGHT PLAY >> NEW ADVISED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R MAIN TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 111,828 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 111,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 106,664 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 100,544 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 100,544 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 94,321 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,572 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight engine oil leak from vacuum pump

slight power steering fluid leak from pump

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside rear tyre(s) uneven wear

offside rear wheel bearing possibly wear(slightly noisy)

Fail 28 May 2015 75,473 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside rear tyre(s) uneven wear

offside rear wheel bearing possibly wear(slightly noisy)

Pass 30 May 2014 66,952 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 55,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 16 May 2013 55,971 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 30 May 2012 45,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,477 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm.

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 35,915 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 35,915 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2010 26,475 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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AD07 CZP is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AD07 CZP, 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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AD07 CZP is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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