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WIJ 971

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,532 mi
Last recorded58,532 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIJ 971
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 58,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 58,071 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 56,178 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 55,219 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 55,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 54,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 52,512 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 51,658 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 49,803 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 49,802 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,735 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,908 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,948 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 43,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 34,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,280 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,245 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 24,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 18,593 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 12,881 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 12,881 miles

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

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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WIJ 971 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 77.3%.

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 WIJ 971, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WIJ 971 registered?

WIJ 971 is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is WIJ 971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIJ 971 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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