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CF07 FBO

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,421 mi
Last recorded123,421 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF07 FBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 123,421 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 123,394 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 120,798 miles

both handbrake cable brackets broken

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Nov 2021 118,031 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 118,025 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 116,011 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 112,396 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 106,975 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 101,798 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on rear discs

very slight corrosion on front discs

very slight corrosion on underside

Fail 19 Apr 2017 101,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on rear discs

very slight corrosion on front discs

very slight corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,128 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 91,970 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,299 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,163 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 73,673 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 57,449 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,077 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 48,076 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)

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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CF07 FBO 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 77.8%.

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 CF07 FBO, 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 CF07 FBO registered?

CF07 FBO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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