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CA56 NWO

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,995 mi
Last recorded128,995 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 NWO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 128,995 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 126,340 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 123,143 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 118,935 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 115,804 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 113,719 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass discoloured ()

Pass 26 Nov 2019 112,134 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 107,836 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 101,196 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 97,000 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,976 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 91,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,228 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 82,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,743 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 59,161 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,575 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)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 41,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,072 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,059 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 NWO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NWO, 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 NWO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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