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CA07 VUU

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,176 mi
Last recorded170,176 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 VUU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 170,176 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view DOOR MIRROR (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 170,176 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view DOOR MIRROR (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 159,447 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 159,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 148,776 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 148,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 133,607 miles

both front shock absorbers corodded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2014 133,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front shock absorbers corodded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2013 114,913 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 77,721 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 77,721 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,922 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VUU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VUU, 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 CA07 VUU registered?

CA07 VUU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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