MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
265,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catches corroded (3.1 (c))
Central Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front engine subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor meets the sill slightly corroded under passenger seat under vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor structure meets the sill near jacking point under drivers seat under vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catches corroded (3.1 (c))
Central Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front engine subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor meets the sill slightly corroded under passenger seat under vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre weak on inner wall
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working both outer (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear tyre weak on inner wall
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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CX57 VGL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 CX57 VGL, 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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CX57 VGL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2007.
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