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WV57 JFE

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,601 mi
Last recorded178,601 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 JFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 178,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 178,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak excessivly soft (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 172,120 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 172,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not correctly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 159,891 miles

sump cover fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 148,847 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 140,331 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 132,312 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 132,312 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 125,240 miles

accident damage to vehicle

offside front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 8 Dec 2010 93,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 93,609 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.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 JFE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JFE, 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 JFE registered?

WV57 JFE is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2007.

Is WV57 JFE safe to buy?

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