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CP05 DUG

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,376 mi
Last recorded206,376 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 DUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 206,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Outer trye wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Sep 2021 206,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Outer trye wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2020 185,098 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

water pipe on engine corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2020 185,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

water pipe on engine corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2019 176,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3,09 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3,26 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 176,440 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3,09 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3,26 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 168,031 miles

rear exhaust shield adrift

Fail 18 Sep 2018 168,020 miles

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust shield adrift

Pass 19 Sep 2017 148,103 miles

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

fuel tank wet on oneside but can find no obvious leak.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 130,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre bald and shredding on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 115,634 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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 29 Aug 2014 101,218 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,131 miles

Engine emmissons to low to read.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,923 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,703 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,196 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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CP05 DUG is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP05 DUG, 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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CP05 DUG is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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