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CV57 VCC

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,222 mi
Last recorded148,222 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 VCC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 148,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 135,108 miles

Central exhaust hanger missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable clip insecure

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 134,844 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake disc back plate corroded/deteriorating.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 31 Aug 2022 129,410 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 129,410 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 116,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 104,905 miles

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 93,666 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc dust cover heaverly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2017 78,258 miles

front no plate marked

heavy corrosion both rear brake discs

heavy corrosion exhaust hangers

heavy corrosion o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,096 miles

fronts and rear brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

heavy corrosion fuel filter

heavy corrosion o/s/r back plate slight holed

Fail 22 Oct 2016 70,096 miles

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

fronts and rear brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

heavy corrosion fuel filter

heavy corrosion o/s/r back plate slight holed

Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking 225/45/17wr (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking 225/45/17wr (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing outside edges 225/45/17wr

Fail 21 Oct 2015 61,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking 225/45/17wr (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking 225/45/17wr (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing outside edges 225/45/17wr

Pass 20 Oct 2014 52,787 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 42,454 miles

both rear tyres are cracking slightly on sidewalls

centre to rear exhaust pipe bracket is corroded

front number marked slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2012 33,799 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 26,161 miles

rear brake pads inner looks low

Pass 13 Oct 2010 19,192 miles

brakes slightly binding n/s/r

nail in n/s/f tyre and cracking on sidewall 225/45/17yr

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 VCC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CV57 VCC, 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 VCC is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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