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AV07 CXT

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,762 mi
Last recorded180,762 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 CXT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 180,762 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))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 180,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 178,961 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly rough when rotated (2.5.B.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 29 Mar 2018 178,960 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly rough when rotated (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2016 145,925 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 145,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 136,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 136,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 117,078 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 117,078 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 103,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 93,915 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 76,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,601 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 CXT is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV07 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

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

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