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WV07 FWE

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,902 mi
Last recorded152,902 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 152,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 147,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 147,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 135,521 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 128,450 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 128,450 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre has damage to inner wall

Pass 3 Oct 2013 104,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2013 104,645 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2012 87,754 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 87,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,968 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 82,968 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,077 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 74,077 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,777 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 FWE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

WV07 FWE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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