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WP07 AYS

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,071 mi
Last recorded174,071 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP07 AYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2020 174,071 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 165,550 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 150,953 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 150,953 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 141,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

damage to windscreen just out of drivers eye line

Fail 19 Jul 2016 141,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

damage to windscreen just out of drivers eye line

steering notched / rough on lock to lock

Pass 7 Jul 2015 123,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre distorted on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2014 107,695 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

movement in n/s/f suspension link

n/s/f tyre wall damage

rear discs have corroded edges

Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,292 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Fail 11 Jul 2013 88,103 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r outer disc pad getting low

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 21 Jul 2012 64,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

front brake pads close to limit

nearside front tyre valve perished

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and getting low on tread

plastic undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,064 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,222 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
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WP07 AYS is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WP07 AYS, 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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WP07 AYS is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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