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WV56 GZY

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,231 mi
Last recorded174,231 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 GZY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 174,231 miles

Outer sill covered trim

underbody general corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2022 169,144 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 163,241 miles

Nearside Front shocker casing corroded

under trays missing

Fail 10 Feb 2021 163,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shocker casing corroded

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 17 Feb 2020 158,262 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 155,272 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 155,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Front springs not paired

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 149,697 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 149,697 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 143,445 miles

Both front tyre valves perished

Nearside front tyre slight scuffing to outside wall

Fail 17 Jan 2017 143,445 miles

Both front tyre valves perished

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

Nearside front tyre slight scuffing to outside wall

Pass 15 Jan 2016 134,997 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 134,976 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 123,469 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 112,608 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,838 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 80,053 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 80,053 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,028 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,806 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)

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

rear number plate backing coming apart.

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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WV56 GZY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV56 GZY, 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 WV56 GZY registered?

WV56 GZY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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