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WJ57 NMV

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,248 mi
Last recorded139,248 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 NMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 139,248 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 131,088 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

steering/engine slight leak

Pass 12 Jun 2019 121,047 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 121,047 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 112,153 miles

plastic sills fitted

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing also corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing also corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 22 Jun 2018 112,153 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing also corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing also corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

plastic sills fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,788 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 85,676 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 77,878 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,967 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,565 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,555 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,853 miles

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 NMV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

WJ57 NMV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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