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CE57 OKL

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,397 mi
Last recorded169,397 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 OKL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2025 169,397 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear 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))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 163,946 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 157,236 miles

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

front subframe corroded

general under body corrosion set in

head light beam images poor

offside front jacking block missing

Fail 27 Apr 2023 157,235 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front subframe corroded

general under body corrosion set in

head light beam images poor

offside front jacking block missing

Pass 29 Apr 2022 153,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 151,625 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 151,625 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 148,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall split, not to cords.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 148,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall split, not to cords.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 145,330 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs worn

engine cover fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2018 145,330 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs worn

engine cover fitted

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 18 Dec 2017 142,642 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 142,642 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 139,864 miles

o/s front seat belt bit slow to retract

Fail 12 Dec 2016 139,863 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front seat belt bit slow to retract

Pass 29 Dec 2015 135,363 miles

movement in n/s/f suspension link balljoint

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Dec 2015 135,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

movement in n/s/f suspension link balljoint

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Dec 2014 124,098 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 124,098 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 112,650 miles

child seat fitted in rear

long travel on handbrake lever

plastic sill covers fitted

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2012 100,618 miles

both front tyres on limit

o/s/r brake pads close to limit

Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,225 miles

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

Handbrake freeplay req adjusting

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 59,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,354 miles

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

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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CE57 OKL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CE57 OKL, 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 CE57 OKL registered?

CE57 OKL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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