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DC07 CHX

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,003 mi
Last recorded122,003 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC07 CHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 122,003 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 122,003 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 114,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 111,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 107,854 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 103,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 98,875 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 95,407 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 89,006 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 82,746 miles

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

exhaust flexi detiorated

Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,394 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 77,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion exhaust rear

Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,501 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,083 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 48,994 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,994 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,147 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,020 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,781 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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DC07 CHX is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DC07 CHX, 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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DC07 CHX is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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