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CV07 HFZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,970 mi
Last recorded139,970 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 HFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2022 139,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 137,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2020 132,388 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 132,385 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 121,049 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 112,194 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 112,194 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 102,207 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 102,207 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,093 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,414 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 84,414 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 73,230 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 73,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 62,098 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 62,098 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,860 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,723 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 43,723 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,901 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 32,901 miles

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

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 HFZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HFZ, 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 HFZ registered?

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

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