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C18 CUF

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,745 mi
Last recorded155,745 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 CUF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 155,745 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 148,295 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))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 138,520 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 129,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 129,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 118,929 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 105,773 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 105,773 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have wear on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2019 101,164 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 88,706 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 77,686 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 71,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 71,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 61,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear advise replace (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing

Pass 14 Nov 2014 53,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low

o/s rear no plate light dim

slight oil leak gearbox

Fail 14 Nov 2014 53,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing low

o/s rear no plate light dim

slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 7 Nov 2013 43,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,659 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 27,420 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,199 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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C18 CUF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 C18 CUF, 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 C18 CUF registered?

C18 CUF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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