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WK57 WHV

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

93,531 mi
Last recorded93,531 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 WHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 93,531 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 90,024 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 87,721 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 87,721 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,446 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 86,443 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 84,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 84,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 77,847 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 74,894 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,758 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 70,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 67,591 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,620 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,242 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,014 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 52,014 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,485 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 49,485 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,930 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 46,930 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,606 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 45,471 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 45,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 39,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,031 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 WHV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 WHV, 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 WHV registered?

WK57 WHV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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