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CA56 WLR

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,387 mi
Last recorded69,387 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 WLR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 69,387 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 69,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2025 64,972 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 64,972 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 60,243 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 53,521 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 30 May 2023 53,521 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 20 Jun 2022 46,215 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 36,116 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 36,116 miles

Horn not working RELAY FITTED IN INCORRECT LOCATION IN FUSE BOX UNDER BONNET (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 31,548 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 30,873 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 29,847 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 27,834 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 25,432 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 23,648 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 21,778 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 19,538 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 16,412 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 13,983 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 10,303 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 6,153 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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CA56 WLR is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CA56 WLR, 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 CA56 WLR registered?

CA56 WLR is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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