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CV57 VCM

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,861 mi
Last recorded179,861 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 VCM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 179,861 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 179,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Emission not tested (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 164,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small leak from CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 150,477 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2022 148,460 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jan 2022 148,458 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 143,434 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 138,061 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 7 May 2018 134,288 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 134,288 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 132,032 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 124,564 miles

Nearside Front plastic under tray damaged and hanging down

Pass 3 Nov 2015 117,128 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside

Pass 8 Nov 2014 112,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 112,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front 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 3 Jan 2014 102,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2014 102,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2012 83,501 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,653 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 46,663 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CV57 VCM is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCM, 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 CV57 VCM registered?

CV57 VCM is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2007.

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