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WV57 JFY

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,950 mi
Last recorded129,950 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 JFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 129,950 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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 17 Dec 2024 127,257 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2024 122,771 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chips in screen

Pass 26 Jan 2023 111,269 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2022 101,811 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,337 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 78,797 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,425 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 56,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,078 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 17 Oct 2016 41,709 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,694 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 25,832 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2014 25,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner erdge

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2013 17,339 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 17,339 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 16,752 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 15,570 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 14,260 miles

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 JFY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JFY, 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 WV57 JFY registered?

WV57 JFY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is WV57 JFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV57 JFY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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