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CX57 VGL

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

265,453 mi
Last recorded265,453 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 265,453 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 265,453 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 263,808 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 263,808 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 254,416 miles

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))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 254,416 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 231,351 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 231,351 miles

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 ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 183,081 miles

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 183,081 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 161,955 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 140,688 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 140,688 miles

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 118,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 118,658 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 85,667 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 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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What year was CX57 VGL registered?

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

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