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X50 CKS

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,821 mi
Last recorded181,821 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 CKS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 181,821 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp beam images poor

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering operates poorly

Pass 27 May 2025 168,023 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 168,022 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2024 163,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 163,061 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 151,027 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 138,581 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 138,512 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 129,117 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 129,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 123,828 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 123,828 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 114,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,554 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 94,532 miles

both front brake hoses slightly chaffed

rear tyres wearing on inner edge and main tread 3mm

registration plate deterioated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,874 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

under trays, engine covers and sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 85,874 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

under trays, engine covers and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2014 75,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills fitted

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 11 Nov 2014 75,234 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills fitted

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 3 Nov 2014 75,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,254 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 25 Oct 2013 63,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,639 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,026 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,221 miles

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

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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X50 CKS is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X50 CKS, 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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X50 CKS is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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