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CX57 VFR

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,289 mi
Last recorded131,289 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 VFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 131,289 miles

both rear disc backing plates deteriating

front subframe is corroded but not considered excessive

rear subframe is corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 12 Nov 2022 131,253 miles

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

both rear disc backing plates deteriating

front subframe is corroded but not considered excessive

rear subframe is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 4 Nov 2021 103,244 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,863 miles

Front Both sides, shock absorbers have corrosion to the casing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 83,934 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 75,444 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,880 miles

corrosion on exhaust mountings

Pass 20 Nov 2015 40,443 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 33,723 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 33,723 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 28,851 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 24,264 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 19,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 14,365 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 VFR is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

CX57 VFR is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is CX57 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX57 VFR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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