CarVerify

Free Car Check

WL57 CRF

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

177,317 mi
Last recorded177,317 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 CRF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 177,317 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 177,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 171,197 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 164,490 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2022 159,507 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leak

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 28 May 2021 153,133 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 153,133 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 147,116 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2020 147,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 141,562 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 135,091 miles

Front wiper linkage has play in operation.

Pass 11 May 2017 131,862 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 May 2017 131,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2016 120,073 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front close (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 107,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 107,355 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 101,038 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,783 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 78,160 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres have slight cracking in tread

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,009 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WL57 CRF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WL57 CRF, 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

How do I check the history of WL57 CRF?

You can check the full history of WL57 CRF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WL57 CRF registered?

WL57 CRF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is WL57 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL57 CRF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WL57 CRF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WL57 CRF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.