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CV57 GSY

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Lpg 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,320 mi
Last recorded132,320 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 GSY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 132,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 132,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 121,078 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 121,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 116,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 116,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside stop lamp not working, back up lamp working!

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

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

Rear Outer both arches slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 100,256 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 100,256 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covesr and under trays fitted

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2021 94,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covesr and under trays fitted

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,084 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2019 84,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2019 84,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,756 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 77,756 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,724 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small cut in the boot (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 69,724 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working Intermittent (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small cut in the boot (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,524 miles

engine covers and under trays

Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,631 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 42,136 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 42,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,962 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 27,822 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,574 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 18,043 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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CV57 GSY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CV57 GSY, 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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CV57 GSY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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