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WV57 JFK

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,517 mi
Last recorded123,517 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 JFK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 123,517 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 109,738 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 109,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT EDGE CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 106,087 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top mounting corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber top mounting corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top mount corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber top mount corroded

Pass 23 May 2020 102,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front rack has play in the inner joint

Fail 29 May 2019 99,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front rack has play in the inner joint

Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,031 miles

Offside Front brake has binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,275 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 May 2016 75,194 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,295 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

smell of diesel and fumes under bonnet, suspect minor leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 63,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Aug 2013 63,532 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on both shoulders close to limit

Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat appears insecurely fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,663 miles

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

rear brake discs scored

Fail 12 Aug 2010 31,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake discs scored

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 JFK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JFK, 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 JFK registered?

WV57 JFK is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 October 2007.

Is WV57 JFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV57 JFK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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