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CW05 RCW

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,253 mi
Last recorded80,253 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 RCW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 80,253 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 80,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 73,989 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 73,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 67,849 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 67,849 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 60,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,421 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 51,421 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,672 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,262 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,862 miles

Sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

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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CW05 RCW is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CW05 RCW, 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 CW05 RCW registered?

CW05 RCW is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2007.

Is CW05 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 RCW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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