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CP07 NLV

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,528 mi
Last recorded170,528 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 NLV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 170,528 miles

corrosion to inner wings

Fail 15 Jul 2021 170,528 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to inner wings

Pass 4 Aug 2020 166,815 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 166,807 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 153,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in rack arm

Fail 16 Apr 2019 153,476 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative on back axle (4.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in rack arm

Pass 1 May 2018 136,482 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,865 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

screenwash cap missing

Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,421 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 95,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2014 65,317 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,108 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 59,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,801 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 5 Oct 2012 51,801 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,064 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 31,558 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 NLV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLV, 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 NLV registered?

CP07 NLV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 June 2007.

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