2007 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · WV07 FRC
2007 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 118,171 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV07 FRC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2022
- 118,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV07 FRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Saab 9-3 (WV07 FRC) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d-bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WV07 FRC Mileage History
- 09/08/2022118,171 mi
- 09/08/2022118,171 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
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- Intake Valve Wear (Cold Start)Serious
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