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CP07 EKW

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,896 mi
Last recorded149,896 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 EKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 149,896 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 149,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 145,516 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 140,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

moist around offside rear caliper but no leak found

Pass 24 Mar 2023 138,718 miles

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 138,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 133,184 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 132,779 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 132,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust cover loose

Pass 29 Jul 2020 122,299 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 122,299 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 112,494 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 112,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 105,631 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 98,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge uneven

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing top section (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wearing on inside edge uneven

drivers seat worn near air bag area

Fail 12 Jul 2017 98,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge uneven

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing top section (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wearing on inside edge uneven

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

drivers seat worn near air bag area

Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s wearing (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 79,351 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)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 79,310 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,432 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 69,350 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,929 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 11 Jul 2012 50,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

light warning light on on dash

Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,127 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,096 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 EKW is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CP07 EKW, 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 EKW is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 July 2007.

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