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WV57 MKD

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,688 mi
Last recorded153,688 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 MKD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 153,688 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 153,688 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 151,921 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Fail 20 Sep 2024 151,921 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam main beam not staying on (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front steering arm

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Pass 15 Sep 2023 149,824 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant pipe corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 146,785 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

coolant pipe corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 145,851 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant pipe rotten at front of engine

Fail 9 Sep 2021 145,842 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

coolant pipe rotten at front of engine

Pass 4 Sep 2020 144,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front antiroll bar rubber has slight spilt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 141,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 141,359 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 136,450 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 136,448 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 134,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 128,989 miles

both rear 4mm approx. tyres have cuts in tread, no cords exposed

play in o/s/f droplink

visual check of rear seatbelts with childseats fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 128,989 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter under rear (7.2.3)

both rear 4mm approx. tyres have cuts in tread, no cords exposed

play in o/s/f droplink

visual check of rear seatbelts with childseats fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 117,483 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 105,703 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 105,703 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,937 miles

Has "Beam benders" fitted to lenses but still enough kick up to pass

Fail 12 Aug 2013 88,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Has "Beam benders" fitted to lenses but still enough kick up to pass

Fail 29 May 2013 85,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,118 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,666 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,203 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WV57 MKD is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MKD, 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 MKD registered?

WV57 MKD is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is WV57 MKD safe to buy?

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