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BX07 CXR

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,601 mi
Last recorded127,601 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 CXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 127,601 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 121,031 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,375 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 109,210 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 109,208 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 99,801 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 May 2018 108,226 miles

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

Both rear bump stops missing.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2017 108,228 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 85,258 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 75,270 miles

Nearside Rear side lamp being used as stop lamp

Fail 21 May 2016 74,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear side lamp being used as stop lamp

Pass 9 May 2015 58,305 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 58,305 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 46,308 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 37,131 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 34,021 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 30,191 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 25,102 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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BX07 CXR is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BX07 CXR, 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 BX07 CXR registered?

BX07 CXR is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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