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C9 MES

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

101,278 mi
Last recorded101,278 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 MES
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 101,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 100,967 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 100,965 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 98,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting in between tread

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 98,919 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting in between tread

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 96,257 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 96,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 92,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2020 89,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

engine covers and sill covers fitted

fuel filter corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2020 89,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively flexi to calliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

engine covers and sill covers fitted

fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 85,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and sill covers fitted

fuel filter corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2018 85,620 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and sill covers fitted

fuel filter corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2017 82,013 miles

Both rear tyres old 2011 y o m

Brake fluid level down

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Fuel filter corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85-90% worn 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Service brake application slightly uneven on roller brake test

Fail 22 Dec 2017 82,013 miles

Both rear tyres old 2011 y o m

Brake fluid level down

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Fuel filter corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85-90% worn 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Service brake application slightly uneven on roller brake test

Pass 19 Dec 2016 78,574 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 78,574 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 75,234 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,900 miles

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)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 71,900 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 68,597 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 68,597 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,676 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 64,676 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 50,322 miles

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

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

nearside rear disc showing signs off wear

Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,351 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 29,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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C9 MES is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 C9 MES, 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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C9 MES is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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