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CV07 HFX

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,589 mi
Last recorded95,589 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 HFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 95,589 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NS and OS headlamp images deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (front ball joint cover) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (front ball joint cover) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Some rear underside suspension and braking components corroded

Fail 28 May 2024 95,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NS and OS headlamp images deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Some rear underside suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 94,141 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 94,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure RUBBER MOUNT MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size: 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size: 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size: 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 91,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 91,597 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure no brackets on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 88,103 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 88,097 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn down to wear markers (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 85,972 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 85,969 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,241 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,565 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

plastic sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 25 Apr 2018 76,565 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

plastic sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,919 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 70,918 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement cable (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,176 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 28 Apr 2016 65,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,725 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,708 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,668 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,804 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/f tyre worn at outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,750 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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CV07 HFX is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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