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WJ07 TFE

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,589 mi
Last recorded120,589 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 TFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 120,589 miles

Nearside Front cv boots started to split

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 120,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boots started to split

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 113,559 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 113,559 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 107,224 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 107,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 97,755 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 97,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 91,579 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 91,579 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 84,923 miles

FRONT UNDERTREY FITTED

Fail 22 Feb 2021 84,923 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit IS 1.25 AND NEEDS TOBE UNDER 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BOTTOM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE BADLY PITTED/CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.93mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE BADLY PITTED/CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.24mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

225/45R17

FRONT UNDERTREY FITTED

Pass 28 Jan 2020 78,427 miles

Top engine cover fitted;Lower engine tray fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,978 miles

Top engine cover fitted;Lower engine tray fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2019 66,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Top engine cover fitted;Lower engine tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 59,379 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers,sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Feb 2016 53,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers,sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2012 29,432 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,828 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 16,992 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

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 TFE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TFE, 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 WJ07 TFE registered?

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

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