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CX57 NZZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,256 mi
Last recorded134,256 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 NZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 134,256 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear brake disc back plate heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 126,282 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate heavily corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

headlamp levelling fault message on

Fail 9 Apr 2025 126,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate heavily corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

headlamp levelling fault message on

Pass 10 Apr 2024 120,672 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 116,253 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 19 May 2023 116,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 113,944 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021 112,277 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2020 109,713 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 109,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 109,787 miles

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

Fail 17 Jun 2019 107,987 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyer sur cut on side wall

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,688 miles

Front oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,426 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,416 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Mar 2014 63,416 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2012 59,431 miles

oil leek on engine n/s

slight play n/s o/s front anti-roll bar links

unable to check outer sills fully due to side panels

Pass 23 Dec 2011 50,009 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,841 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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CX57 NZZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 CX57 NZZ, 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 CX57 NZZ registered?

CX57 NZZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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