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WR56 WML

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

157,022 mi
Last recorded157,022 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 WML
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 157,022 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 152,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s, o/s front to rear near suspension mount (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 152,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s, o/s front to rear near suspension mount (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 147,689 miles

Offside Outer cv gaiter leaking grease.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 144,163 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 144,087 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 139,931 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 139,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 137,304 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 137,300 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 135,163 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 135,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation not releasing at the same rate. (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 131,764 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror ()

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 131,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror ()

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 129,080 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 129,012 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 126,190 miles

Offside Front seat belt poor retracting

Pass 25 Jan 2016 122,275 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 118,059 miles

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism very slow.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 118,022 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism very slow.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 114,489 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 102,750 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 102,518 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 88,870 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 88,830 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 77,374 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,368 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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WR56 WML is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WML, 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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WR56 WML is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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