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WV07 FPD

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,019 mi
Last recorded143,019 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 FPD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 143,019 miles

Front pipe exhaust studs and nuts are heavily corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 137,118 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 137,117 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 131,202 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2024 131,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 123,290 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 123,186 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 114,923 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to the front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 109,163 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 100,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 87,864 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 83,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2017 83,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 77,795 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,364 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,541 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,653 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,130 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 52,130 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,938 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,577 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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WV07 FPD is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV07 FPD, 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 WV07 FPD registered?

WV07 FPD is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2007.

Is WV07 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV07 FPD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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