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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))
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))
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))
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
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))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
corrosion to rear of vehicle underside
both rear tyres worn to limit
offside front inner brake pad starting to wear low
offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
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
both front tyres wearing low
both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge
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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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