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WL07 GWV

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,938 mi
Last recorded143,938 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL07 GWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 143,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody & sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 131,452 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays & engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 131,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 119,850 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 114,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 6 May 2014 108,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 93,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under cover insecure

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 13 May 2013 93,217 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Outer Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under cover insecure

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 31 May 2012 77,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant pipe on engine corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 62,713 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 47,265 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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WL07 GWV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WL07 GWV, 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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WL07 GWV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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