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CR05 DEZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,763 mi
Last recorded130,763 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR05 DEZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 130,763 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2022 130,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 124,139 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,498 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 104,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,975 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,162 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 96,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 90,415 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 74,834 miles

rear brake discs worn

wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 7 Dec 2015 74,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs worn

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2014 57,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre has slight uneven tread pattern

rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Nov 2014 57,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre has slight uneven tread pattern

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Dec 2013 45,456 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 38,997 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 31,195 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2010 18,201 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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CR05 DEZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CR05 DEZ, 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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CR05 DEZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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