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CV57 XKA

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,114 mi
Last recorded103,114 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 XKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 103,114 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Sep 2024 102,230 miles

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

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

parking brake has travel

Pass 23 Aug 2023 101,183 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 97,696 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 94,990 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 91,092 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 91,043 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 89,430 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,992 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 73,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (strut). (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Outer Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (Strut). (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 66,433 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 66,432 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 May 2015 57,134 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,781 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,652 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,929 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,864 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,125 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 XKA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

CV57 XKA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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