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WK57 GPZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,358 mi
Last recorded141,358 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 GPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2024 141,358 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 137,908 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 137,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 132,667 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 132,667 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 130,101 miles

all underside corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

main beam switch operation poor

outer sills covered in trims

rear heat shield loose

Fail 8 Feb 2021 130,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

outer sills covered in trims

rear heat shield loose

gear change operation very stiff

main beam switch operation poor

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all underside corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2020 129,734 miles

all underside corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2020 129,689 miles

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

Front shock absorber casings corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding, supports weak, front flex slight blow

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2019 114,304 miles

Front both shock absorbers heavily corroded

Front both tyres worn to 4mm

Offside wing mirror lens deteriorating

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

Rear heatshield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2019 114,304 miles

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

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

Front both shock absorbers heavily corroded

Front both tyres worn to 4mm

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

Offside wing mirror lens deteriorating

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

Rear both tyres worn to 2mm, 225/45x17

Rear heatshield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 102,311 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 91,297 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 91,297 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 86,191 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 73,494 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2014 64,003 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,475 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,326 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,706 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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WK57 GPZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WK57 GPZ, 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 WK57 GPZ registered?

WK57 GPZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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