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CP07 NLM

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,348 mi
Last recorded94,348 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 NLM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 94,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 94,348 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 85,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc back plates corroded both

Fail 24 Feb 2025 85,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc back plates corroded both

Pass 10 Nov 2023 75,035 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear brake backplates corroding

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2023 75,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear brake backplates corroding

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2022 72,704 miles

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

high level stop light inop

under seal covering underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2021 71,234 miles

both front shockers corroding

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2020 70,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 66,600 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 63,777 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 63,776 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 61,186 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 61,184 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre inner edge wear

Pass 18 May 2016 58,279 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 58,277 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 54,644 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 49,006 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 42,897 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 36,764 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 27 May 2011 30,465 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 24,300 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 NLM is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NLM, 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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What year was CP07 NLM registered?

CP07 NLM is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2007.

Is CP07 NLM safe to buy?

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