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WL57 CZM

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

185,225 mi
Last recorded185,225 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 CZM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2022 185,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section broken up and separating (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Splitting inner sidewall and balding outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Splitting inner sidewall and wearing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s trailing arm, front bushes deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2021 167,277 miles

Front exhaust flexible section damaged/repaired

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Misting/damp around power steering rack/pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear N/s and o/s trailing arm, front bushes deteriorating not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 3 May 2019 133,772 miles

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

Power steering rack damp (slight seepage )

Fail 1 May 2019 133,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 27% (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating 40% (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Steering system excessively rough fluid bottle empty (stiff) (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering rack damp (slight seepage )

Pass 14 May 2018 110,965 miles

Front inner brake pads 4 mm approx

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)

O/s/f wheel difficult to rotate by hand

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear inner brake pads 3-4 mm approx

Wiper blades getting poor

Fail 14 May 2018 110,965 miles

Front inner brake pads 4 mm approx

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)

O/s/f wheel difficult to rotate by hand

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear inner brake pads 3-4 mm approx

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper blades getting poor

Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit RIGHT ON THE LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 84,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit RIGHT ON THE LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2016 63,747 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 59,075 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 54,102 miles

Engine mangement lamp illuminated

Hand brake lever travel long

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,467 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,017 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 41,013 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 33,420 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 33,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,427 miles

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

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

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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WL57 CZM is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WL57 CZM, 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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WL57 CZM is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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