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WJ07 LFS

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,456 mi
Last recorded161,456 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 LFS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 161,456 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 153,238 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 147,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 139,844 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 139,823 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 133,160 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 130,752 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 130,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working o/s front side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 12 Dec 2018 117,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 110,435 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 110,419 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 97,087 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 96,944 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 86,719 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 86,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 78,474 miles

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

NSR tyre worn lumpy on inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2014 78,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

NSR tyre worn lumpy on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 71,506 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 62,745 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 54,943 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,595 miles

both O/S tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 19 Feb 2010 43,750 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,750 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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WJ07 LFS is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WJ07 LFS, 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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WJ07 LFS is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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