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CE07 NBJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,986 mi
Last recorded105,986 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE07 NBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 105,986 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 105,979 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 99,297 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,423 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 94,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 87,154 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,726 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,092 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,962 miles

Front brake pad material deteriorating and cracking

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 63,844 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,653 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 57,653 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,435 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 43,435 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,226 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 37,225 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,040 miles

high front brake imbalance

nsf drop link worn

rear pads appear low

slight stepping on rear tyres

Fail 11 Aug 2011 25,036 miles

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

different size tyres front to rear

high front brake imbalance

nsf drop link worn

rear pads appear low

slight stepping on rear tyres

Pass 5 Aug 2010 19,242 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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CE07 NBJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE07 NBJ, 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 CE07 NBJ registered?

CE07 NBJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is CE07 NBJ safe to buy?

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