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WV57 JEJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,893 mi
Last recorded168,893 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 JEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 168,893 miles

Exhaust system and suspension components corrded

Front Wiper blades deteriorated

Minor oil leak

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 168,886 miles

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

Exhaust system and suspension components corrded

Front Wiper blades deteriorated

Minor oil leak

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 167,308 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 165,322 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 165,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 163,542 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 163,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 145,242 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 May 2017 145,240 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2016 122,980 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 122,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 14 May 2015 106,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 86,161 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,459 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,494 miles

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,916 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 37,916 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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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WV57 JEJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV57 JEJ, 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 WV57 JEJ registered?

WV57 JEJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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