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CV57 VBU

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

72,008 mi
Last recorded72,008 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 VBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,008 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 72,004 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened BINDING (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 64,044 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 61,964 miles

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

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

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

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

cuts on sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2022 61,964 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

cuts on sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2021 61,609 miles

cut on nearside rear tyre

front sub frame corroded

offside rear tyre cut on sidewall

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 61,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

cuts on nearside front tyre

front sub frame corroded

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 60,803 miles

cracking on treads of both rear tyres

front sub frame slightly corroded

heavy cracking on sidewall of offside rear tyre

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2020 60,802 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

cracking on treads of both rear tyres

front sub frame slightly corroded

heavy cracking on sidewall of offside rear tyre

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 60,025 miles

heavy cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 13 Sep 2019 60,025 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

heavy cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking on edges

Fail 11 Sep 2018 56,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2017 54,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly cut on outer side wall

Offside Front drop link creeking

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

both front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,197 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 47,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,576 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,194 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 44,194 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,868 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 41,868 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2012 36,745 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre cuts on side wall /not through to cord

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,745 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre cuts on side wall /not through to cord

Pass 15 Sep 2011 29,983 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,328 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 24,328 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) 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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CV57 VBU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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