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WV07 FRC

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,171 mi
Last recorded118,171 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 FRC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 118,171 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 118,171 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D-Bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 111,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Aug 2020 106,326 miles

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

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Aug 2019 100,635 miles

steering rack slight dampness

Pass 20 Aug 2018 94,365 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 87,395 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 81,234 miles

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

advise cover on rear fuel filter loose

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

advise oil leak on rear of engine by rack area

Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,900 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,900 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,691 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jul 2014

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,470 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 67,470 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,913 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 58,027 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,691 miles

slight damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim.

stone chip in windscreen.

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 FRC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FRC, 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 WV07 FRC registered?

WV07 FRC is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is WV07 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV07 FRC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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