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WV57 MJF

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

303,757 mi
Last recorded303,757 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 MJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 303,757 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 279,703 miles

Fuel cap sealing device perished

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 259,721 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 240,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap sealing washer perished

Fail 5 May 2021 240,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap sealing washer perished

Pass 9 Nov 2019 213,289 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres on 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 199,826 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 199,826 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 176,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 155,605 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 130,107 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 104,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 104,543 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 81,124 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,153 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 43,893 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 32,294 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 MJF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

WV57 MJF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2007.

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