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WJ07 XUZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

55,804 mi
Last recorded55,804 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 XUZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2024 55,804 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 55,463 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 54,017 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 52,714 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 52,714 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 50,668 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 47,285 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2020 47,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 44,485 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 44,479 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 41,890 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2018 41,890 miles

Road wheel cracked n/s/f bead rim cracked (4.2.A.1a)

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 38,893 miles

mil light on

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,705 miles

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

oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 31,705 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubbers split (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 28,809 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 23,845 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 23,845 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 21,378 miles

rear tyres perishing

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 23 Mar 2013 21,378 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

offside rear tyre has cuts to outer sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,148 miles

advise rear pads half worn

Fail 2 Apr 2012 19,148 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise rear pads half worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,354 miles

Oil leak

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Apr 2010 12,509 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 XUZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

WJ07 XUZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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