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WR56 WLK

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,723 mi
Last recorded191,723 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 WLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 191,723 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 184,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 184,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 171,026 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2015 171,026 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2013 161,028 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 156,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 146,206 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 133,919 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 111,274 miles

N/S/F centre cap missing badge part

Rear brake pads getting low

Some small chips on windscreen

Wipers slightly marking screen in operation

Fail 22 Dec 2009 111,274 miles

Some small chips on windscreen

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/F centre cap missing badge part

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Wipers slightly marking screen in operation

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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WR56 WLK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WR56 WLK, 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 WR56 WLK registered?

WR56 WLK is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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