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WV07 FUY

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,389 mi
Last recorded98,389 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 FUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 98,389 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 93,825 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,557 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 89,500 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) bottom universal joint worn out (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 83,435 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,999 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 76,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,195 miles

nsf tyre close to limit

Pass 31 Jul 2015 62,320 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 62,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

osr tyre has a nail in sidewall

Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,452 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,979 miles

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

all 4 tyre appear to have manufacturing faults in sidewalls ripples are present in both sidewalls in all 4 tyres

Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 42,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 35,753 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

outer sills covered with plastic trim

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,382 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,548 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 FUY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FUY, 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 FUY registered?

WV07 FUY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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The MOT history for WV07 FUY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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