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CJ05 VVV

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests35 (32 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate91.4%

Mileage

79,965 mi
Last recorded79,965 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ05 VVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

32 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 79,965 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2026 122,315 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 79,905 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 75,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 107,169 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2024 107,169 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2024 64,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 93,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 61,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has a slight leak of grease

Offside Front Outer CV boot has a slight leak of grease

Pass 1 Oct 2022 77,009 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 59,659 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 73,455 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,543 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 72,153 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 54,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 71,156 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 52,750 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 68,629 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 51,691 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 66,310 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 46,359 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 64,128 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 40,942 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 60,840 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 36,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,798 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 31,853 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 51,006 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 26,701 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,436 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 16,301 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 38,732 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 38,442 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 13,622 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,915 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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CJ05 VVV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.4%.

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 CJ05 VVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CJ05 VVV registered?

CJ05 VVV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is CJ05 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ05 VVV shows 35 tests with a 91.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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