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WL57 GCZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,496 mi
Last recorded130,496 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 GCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 130,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking inner wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake high (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 130,496 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking inner wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 125,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 125,708 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 121,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter drain (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 117,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre light cracking wall area

Offside Front Tyre worn edges

Fail 5 Nov 2020 117,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak And badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre light cracking wall area

Offside Front Tyre worn edges

Pass 7 Nov 2019 113,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 109,690 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 104,748 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tow bar wiring and socket missing

Fail 15 Dec 2017 104,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 93,938 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 83,435 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,435 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,772 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,385 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

towbar electrics tested fault found investigation required

Pass 15 Dec 2011 44,465 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GCZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GCZ, 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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What year was WL57 GCZ registered?

WL57 GCZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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