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WJ07 XVP

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

177,489 mi
Last recorded177,489 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 XVP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 177,489 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 167,917 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s+o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 167,917 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s+o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 142,001 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 142,001 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 136,608 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 136,016 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 126,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 115,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 99,862 miles

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2015 80,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Unable to check seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 65,863 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 57,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 49,751 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 49,751 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 42,100 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres slightly stepped

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 XVP is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJ07 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

WJ07 XVP is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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