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WX56 YVJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,653 mi
Last recorded86,653 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 YVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 86,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 84,652 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 83,490 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 83,490 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 81,987 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake starting to bind

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread and outer side wall damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,915 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 76,915 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,488 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 67,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 58,517 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,788 miles

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

nearside brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 41,909 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,800 miles

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,820 miles

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Fail 28 Jul 2010 25,820 miles

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

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

cut in near side front outer side wall

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 4 Feb 2010 24,224 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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WX56 YVJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WX56 YVJ, 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 WX56 YVJ registered?

WX56 YVJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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