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WK56 FVU

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,795 mi
Last recorded108,795 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 FVU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 108,795 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 103,298 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 90,742 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 62,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 62,585 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned lock nut loose (2.1.3 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 51,679 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,895 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 49,193 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel tank filler neck (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,147 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,321 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,243 miles

tyre treads cracking

Fail 14 Mar 2016 46,228 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

tyre treads cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2015 45,491 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,491 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,903 miles

advise all 4 tyres treads cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,800 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,835 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,371 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,654 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 26 Jan 2010 32,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads low

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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WK56 FVU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WK56 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK56 FVU registered?

WK56 FVU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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The MOT history for WK56 FVU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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