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CK07 FCA

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,301 mi
Last recorded139,301 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK07 FCA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 139,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 139,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 131,001 miles

Engine cover & Sill covers fitted at time of test

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre 1 nail and 1 screw ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 130,284 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2020 130,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2019 128,295 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 128,295 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 119,813 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 119,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 111,291 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2017 111,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 99,142 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 99,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 86,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear hub assemblies have slight movement

Fail 14 Mar 2014 74,404 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear hub assemblies have slight movement

Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,558 miles

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

cracks in both rear tyre tread

cuts in both rear tyre outter side walls

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,105 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)

slight damage to n/s/r tyer outter side wall

slight damage to o/s/r tyer outter side wall and starting to crack

Pass 10 May 2011 42,040 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,019 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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CK07 FCA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CK07 FCA, 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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CK07 FCA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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