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CV57 XKB

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,222 mi
Last recorded132,222 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 132,222 miles

park brake application uneven

Fail 28 Mar 2022 132,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

park brake application uneven

park brake application uneven

Pass 25 Mar 2021 123,687 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 123,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 122,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front inner tie rods have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 122,804 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front inner tie rods have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,321 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 114,319 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 113,991 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 113,822 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 107,689 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 98,682 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,002 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 78,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,823 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,841 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,869 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 39,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XKB is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XKB, 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 XKB registered?

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

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