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WV07 FRN

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

130,165 mi
Last recorded130,165 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2024 130,165 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed Due To leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flex (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light Lens Cracked

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axel Corroded

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4v Tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 128,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Light Lens Cracked

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub Frame Corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2023 127,974 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Very Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub Frame Corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 125,817 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 125,816 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 122,921 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 122,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 119,920 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 119,919 miles

Body component insecure under-tray (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (7.1.2 (e))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 116,391 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 116,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 112,290 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 112,290 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 104,056 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,798 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 91,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 84,513 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 84,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,597 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,564 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 62,667 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,837 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 53,754 miles

deterioration of both front brake discs.

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 FRN is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WV07 FRN, 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 FRN registered?

WV07 FRN is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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