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WU07 XHV

2007 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,068 mi
Last recorded181,068 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 XHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 181,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 180,956 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 170,912 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 164,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 164,132 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 157,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2016 152,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 152,173 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 150,054 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four are pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 150,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four are pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 142,680 miles

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

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)

one front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 10 Oct 2014 142,070 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

One front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Oct 2013 121,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 100,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust hanger broken

N/S/R Tyre splitting on inner side wall (Strong advisory)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 79,143 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 60,500 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,274 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

dampness at fuel filter

n/s sill cover damaged and insecure

n/s/r wheel arch damaged

small cuts to n/s/f tyre wall

tem repair to o/s rear arch area

Fail 22 Mar 2010 54,273 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

dampness at fuel filter

n/s sill cover damaged and insecure

n/s/r wheel arch damaged

small cuts to n/s/f tyre wall

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 XHV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU07 XHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU07 XHV registered?

WU07 XHV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is WU07 XHV safe to buy?

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