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CP07 EKK

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,343 mi
Last recorded94,343 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 EKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 94,343 miles

All over Under-Vehicle reduced and seriously corroded

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing coroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear lamp water ingress

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filter corroded badly

Fail 14 Mar 2026 94,341 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits natural idle CO too Hight (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded all over

Front Both sides shock cross sectional area reduced and seriously weakened

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear lamp water ingress

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear All over Under-Vehicle reduced and seriously corrode

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both sides shock cross sectional area reduced and seriously weakened

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filter corroded badly

Pass 6 Mar 2025 92,728 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE CORRODED

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 92,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE CORRODED

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 90,761 miles

Near side and Off side front shock absorber casing corroded slightly

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 87,580 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 86,621 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 86,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 86,610 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,173 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 70,855 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,309 miles

advise rear exhauxt box has slight blow

Pass 23 Sep 2017 56,078 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 56,058 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,447 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,120 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2014 37,543 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2013 29,938 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 20,864 miles

slight wear both front tyres

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,150 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 15,617 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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CP07 EKK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CP07 EKK, 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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CP07 EKK is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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