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CA07 EYC

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,627 mi
Last recorded169,627 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 EYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 169,627 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 169,267 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 168,569 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 168,569 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 168,503 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

tracking needed

Pass 16 Apr 2020 166,212 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 166,212 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected insecure (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wehhel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 165,049 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 165,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 163,249 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 163,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 150,764 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 150,764 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2016 134,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 133,851 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 117,059 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2015 117,059 miles

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

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 97,186 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 82,569 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 68,477 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 68,427 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 49,946 miles

discs corroded & worn

engine running rough

just passed emissions

Pass 4 May 2010 37,846 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2010 37,846 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CA07 EYC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CA07 EYC, 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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CA07 EYC is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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