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CE07 NBZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,730 mi
Last recorded126,730 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 126,730 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 126,730 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 123,655 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 119,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 115,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre splitting

poor running

rear shock absorbers negligible damping effect

wipers badly adjusted

Fail 16 May 2016 115,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre splitting

poor running

rear shock absorbers negligible damping effect

wipers badly adjusted

Pass 12 May 2015 109,384 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 109,382 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 99,885 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 92,052 miles

offside rear brake has the apearance of been overheated (red pad)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 91,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake pad has the appearance of heat damage (red pad )

Pass 26 Mar 2012 88,017 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,317 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 79,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 78,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 78,831 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 71,862 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,862 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 NBZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CE07 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

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

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