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CX57 VGA

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,753 mi
Last recorded148,753 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 VGA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 148,753 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 133,105 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 117,366 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 100,690 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 100,684 miles

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 91,680 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f o/s/f coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 79,624 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 79,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,151 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,917 miles

Nearside Rear disc worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 33,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear disc worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 20,320 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 9,579 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 9,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 6,339 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 5,281 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 3,587 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 VGA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

CX57 VGA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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