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WL57 GCY

2007 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

274,960 mi
Last recorded274,960 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 GCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 274,960 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 274,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 131,440 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 271,779 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 266,617 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 257,364 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 247,990 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 242,216 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 237,001 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Between shock absorber and lower spring cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Between shock absorber and lower spring cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 236,880 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Between shock absorber and lower spring cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Between shock absorber and lower spring cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 224,415 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber to spring cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber to spring cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm brackets. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 224,132 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber to spring cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber to spring cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm brackets. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 207,320 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bushes slight play. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both rear trailing arm mount brackets. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 207,320 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Rubbing on shock absorber, incorrect fitted. (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bushes slight play. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both rear trailing arm mount brackets. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 188,412 miles

corrosion to rear of vehicle underside

Pass 25 Nov 2015 167,917 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 146,608 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 122,024 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 27 Nov 2012 99,468 miles

offside front inner brake pad starting to wear low

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 76,906 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,595 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

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 GCY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel 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 GCY, 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 GCY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 December 2007.

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