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C5 WLY

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,450 mi
Last recorded132,450 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 WLY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 132,450 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 130,662 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 130,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 128,553 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 128,553 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 127,615 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 127,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 127,495 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 127,495 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres different profile to rear

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Dec 2015 118,832 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 25 Nov 2014 106,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 86,453 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 86,072 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 65,311 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Nov 2011 51,129 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,188 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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C5 WLY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C5 WLY, 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 C5 WLY registered?

C5 WLY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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