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CFM 218W

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,945 mi
Last recorded152,945 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFM 218W
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 152,945 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 150,188 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 147,150 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 142,610 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 142,608 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 137,223 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 128,232 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 128,225 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 118,317 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 108,941 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 98,665 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,919 miles

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

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

n/s/r light unit cracked

stone chips to screen

Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,661 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,716 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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CFM 218W is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CFM 218W, 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 CFM 218W registered?

CFM 218W is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is CFM 218W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFM 218W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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