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WJ57 NMA

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,141 mi
Last recorded112,141 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 NMA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 112,141 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 111,888 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 108,409 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S & N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 104,728 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 102,033 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 102,031 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 102,030 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount heavily corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os and ns rear to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel filter heavily corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 93,555 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside mirror missing

Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,467 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 81,186 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 75,240 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,046 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 69,046 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,086 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 63,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 56,770 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 49,706 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,726 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 43,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,841 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,410 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

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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WJ57 NMA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WJ57 NMA, 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 WJ57 NMA registered?

WJ57 NMA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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