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CP07 SBV

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,827 mi
Last recorded141,827 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 141,827 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 141,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 141,253 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Borderline pass (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 141,250 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Borderline pass (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 140,300 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 140,291 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 138,376 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 136,261 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 133,267 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 130,033 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 130,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 127,339 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 123,313 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 110,564 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 89,010 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 89,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,806 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 SBV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

CP07 SBV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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