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CV07 YGX

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,004 mi
Last recorded162,004 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 YGX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 162,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer arch slightly corroded

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2024 156,379 miles

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

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

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 17 Sep 2023 149,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

undertrays and side sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 144,380 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP NUT WASHER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 134,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s wing mirror has slight damage

Pass 11 Aug 2020 125,037 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 113,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 107,353 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 107,353 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,320 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 98,320 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,065 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,725 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 79,711 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,065 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,240 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,175 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 53,172 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,073 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,432 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 32,432 miles

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

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 YGX is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CV07 YGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV07 YGX registered?

CV07 YGX is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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The MOT history for CV07 YGX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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