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B28 CJL

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,627 mi
Last recorded85,627 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 CJL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 85,627 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 84,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 81,120 miles

Engine oil level low.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 77,329 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Fail 27 Jun 2023 77,329 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,238 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2022 72,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light bulb or lens deteriorated. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2021 68,660 miles

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

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Pass 5 Jun 2020 64,700 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine bay restricted view

Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine bay restricted view

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2018 54,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine bay restricted view

oil leak

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 49,692 miles

Oil leak

engine bay restricted view

Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,679 miles

Oil leak

engine cover

Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,508 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 28,508 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 20,274 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,586 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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B28 CJL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B28 CJL, 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 B28 CJL registered?

B28 CJL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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