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CV07 HFU

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,315 mi
Last recorded137,315 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 HFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 137,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 137,315 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 May 2019 120,372 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front catch casing missing

Pass 30 Apr 2018 115,191 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front seat belt locking mechanism doesn't lock at every attempt

Fail 30 Apr 2018 115,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front seat belt locking mechanism doesn't lock at every attempt

Pass 20 Apr 2017 106,239 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear centre (2.4.G.2)

Both rear coil springs slight corrosion

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front upper (2.7.2a)

slight deteriation offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2017 106,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear centre (2.4.G.2)

Both rear coil springs slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front upper (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres slight deteriation

Pass 22 Apr 2016 97,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2016 97,498 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2015 92,107 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 92,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 86,702 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 86,642 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 74,585 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 59,279 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 59,272 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,306 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 27 Apr 2010 43,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre wearing low

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CV07 HFU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CV07 HFU, 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 CV07 HFU registered?

CV07 HFU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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