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WV56 HAO

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,649 mi
Last recorded106,649 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 HAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 106,649 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 106,479 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 106,301 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing in 'buzz saw' pattern

Pass 8 Jul 2022 106,057 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 105,782 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 105,782 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 105,228 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 105,228 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 104,652 miles

both front & o/s/r tyres perishing & close to limit .......

front brake discs corroding .......

n/s/f brake slightly binding .......

Fail 30 Apr 2018 104,652 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front & o/s/r tyres perishing & close to limit .......

front brake discs corroding .......

n/s/f brake slightly binding .......

Pass 1 Feb 2017 104,647 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 102,566 miles

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

pas pipe getting rusty.

Fail 5 Feb 2016 102,566 miles

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

pas pipe getting rusty.

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 99,670 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 94,327 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 90,178 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2013 90,178 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2012 79,321 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on edges.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to front number plate

Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 51,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 HAO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV56 HAO registered?

WV56 HAO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 February 2007.

Is WV56 HAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV56 HAO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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