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CP07 SBY

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,173 mi
Last recorded147,173 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 147,173 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 147,172 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 138,443 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2024 128,052 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 117,106 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 107,993 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 107,992 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2021 98,336 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 98,331 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine rattle at AUX belt area

Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,450 miles

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

minor cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 22 May 2019 71,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 71,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 64,101 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 62,130 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 60,659 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,346 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 56,428 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 56,428 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2013 53,983 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 46,302 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 36,697 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 36,697 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,338 miles

Front number plate damaged

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 SBY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

CP07 SBY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 July 2007.

Is CP07 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP07 SBY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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