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AJ56 WCN

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,864 mi
Last recorded110,864 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 WCN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stab axle corroded

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged no sharp edges

Offside Front Indicator slightly damaged

Offside Front Wing and corner of the bonnet

Offside Rear Stab axle corroded

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 110,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And close to the limit and has a nil (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stab axle corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And has a nil (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged no sharp edges

Offside Front Indicator slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And close to the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wing and corner of the bonnet

Offside Rear Stab axle corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 107,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 104,421 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 100,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 100,585 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 96,030 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 91,059 miles

Offside Front seat belt retraction on limit

Fail 30 Nov 2015 91,059 miles

Emissions not tested due to silencer missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (7.1.2)

Offside Front seat belt retraction on limit

Pass 12 Jan 2015 81,938 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 67,238 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 54,230 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,235 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,349 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 31,349 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AJ56 WCN is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ56 WCN, 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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AJ56 WCN is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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