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CA07 VUY

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,520 mi
Last recorded139,520 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 VUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 139,520 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 139,518 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust shield slightly loose

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 138,741 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 138,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 22 Jul 2019 131,910 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 22 Jul 2019 131,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 5 Jul 2018 126,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.10mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 126,511 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.10mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 124,375 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 118,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 118,419 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 110,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 110,304 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 99,745 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,903 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,550 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 70,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,160 miles

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

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,089 miles

front tyres on legal limit!!!!!!!!!!! nsf tyre cut on sidewall

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 VUY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CA07 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

CA07 VUY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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