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WU07 BVK

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,112 mi
Last recorded104,112 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 BVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 104,112 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 104,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 100,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 100,234 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 94,441 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 84,317 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 84,317 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020 72,502 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 61,393 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 59,317 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 59,308 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,580 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 54,580 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 52,306 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

nearside rear tyre cracking up slightly

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2016 52,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

nearside front tyre cracking up

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,082 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 46,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 46,792 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 45,282 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 Jun 2012 40,410 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,003 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,289 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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WU07 BVK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WU07 BVK, 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 WU07 BVK registered?

WU07 BVK is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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