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AV07 CXO

2007 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,177 mi
Last recorded153,177 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 CXO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 153,177 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust fumes smell under bonnet area egr valve clamp seal

Pass 29 Mar 2022 151,701 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 151,701 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 149,329 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

rear sub frame rusty.

Fail 30 Mar 2021 149,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gayter insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted.

n/s/rear outer stop bulb inop. o/s/rear inner stop bulb inop.

rear sub frame rusty.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 147,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 143,123 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 12 Mar 2019 143,123 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 134,426 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

windscreen cracked.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 126,940 miles

Offside Front coil spring is corroded

Offside Front damage to door

Offside Front top suspension mounting beaing is stiff and rough

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on inner edge

both rear tyres have screws in tread

Fail 25 Apr 2017 126,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring is corroded

Offside Front damage to door

Offside Front top suspension mounting beaing is stiff and rough

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on inner edge

both rear tyres have screws in tread

rear brake pads are worn thin

Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,972 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2015 107,419 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 96,326 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,158 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 74,018 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,576 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,475 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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AV07 CXO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV07 CXO, 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 AV07 CXO registered?

AV07 CXO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is AV07 CXO safe to buy?

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