MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened unable to check fully due to painted over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. DPF pressure sensor pipe blocked (8.2.2.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened unable to check fully due to painted over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper shock casing corroded
Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both rear brake dust covers corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper shock casing corroded
Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper shock casing corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear brake dust covers corroded
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake dust cover corroded
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake dust cover corroded
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake back plates corroded
exhaust system corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake back plates corroded
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front top mount bearing noisy
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front top mount bearing noisy
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Undertrays fitted to vehicle unable to fully inspect underside
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CY07 BSX is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 CY07 BSX, 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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CY07 BSX is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 July 2007.
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