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CA56 NWC

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

182,966 mi
Last recorded182,966 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 NWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 182,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear wheel arch heavy corrsion and sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2021 182,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear wheel arch heavy corrsion and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2020 177,551 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 166,382 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 166,246 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Does not retract (7.1.2 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 149,766 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface 30% damaged/missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear position lamps being multiple lamps have about 20% not working

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 149,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section between DPF and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible Retaining screws corroded causing rust staining to the plate effecting the illegibility of the characters (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface 30% damaged/missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside and offside rear position lamps being multiple lamps have about 20% not working

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 133,567 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit, advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Nearside, 40% of lense missing (1.5.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front slightly scored (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 133,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit, advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Nearside, 40% of lense missing (1.5.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front slightly scored (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 117,161 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 117,161 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,940 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 99,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 81,479 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,490 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 65,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,441 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 52,441 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,128 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 37,128 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,564 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,775 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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CA56 NWC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CA56 NWC, 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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CA56 NWC is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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