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WV07 FTF

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,562 mi
Last recorded194,562 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 FTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 194,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 194,391 miles

both front tyres heavily perished nearly through to inner cords

both inner driveshaft boots perishing

slight exhaust leak front flexi pipe

Pass 25 Apr 2019 192,526 miles

both front inner driveshaft boots heavily perished

exhaust leak front flexi pipe

n/s number plate light not working

n/s/f tyre heavily perished

slight play in o/s/f link pin

some play in n/s/f link pin

wiper blades smear

Pass 17 May 2018 188,433 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine light stays on

Fail 17 May 2018 188,433 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

engine light stays on

Pass 22 Sep 2016 182,350 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 159,773 miles

rear seat belt n/s can not be checked due to area being loaded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle rear seat belt can not be checked due to area being loaded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 159,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle rear seat belt can not be checked due to area being loaded

rear seat belt n/s can not be checked due to area being loaded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 136,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 136,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 94,647 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,525 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre has deep cuts

off side front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 14 Jun 2012 54,525 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre has deep cuts

off side front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,717 miles

3 child seats fitted to rear

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,846 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 FTF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

WV07 FTF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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