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WV57 MHU

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,357 mi
Last recorded169,357 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 MHU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 169,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 159,083 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Offside front wheel bolt and saround covered not allowing inspection of wheel integraty

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 159,082 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel has a welding defect Heat damage (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 149,113 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 149,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 5 May 2018 149,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Emissions not tested blowing excessive blue smoke (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Oil leak ()

hand brake just met requirement may needs adjusting

o/s/f wheel rim damaged securing bolt

Pass 4 Mar 2017 131,763 miles

Both front shocker slightly corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 109,418 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 109,418 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2015 101,538 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 101,538 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heat shield above rear silencer adrift

Pass 3 Feb 2014 95,086 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 86,203 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 75,434 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 54,379 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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WV57 MHU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MHU, 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 MHU registered?

WV57 MHU is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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