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AE57 DNO

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,255 mi
Last recorded134,255 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 DNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 134,255 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 133,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 133,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SIDE WALL . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated INNER LOWER ARM DUST COVER DETERIOATED. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 131,097 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES VERY PERISHED INNER SIDE WALL`S ( AROUND RIM`S). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 129,672 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 128,554 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 128,099 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 127,486 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,371 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 126,367 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 124,010 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 121,147 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 118,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items removed prior to test

Pass 12 Nov 2014 107,868 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f window will not open

Fail 6 Nov 2014 107,766 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f window will not open

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,272 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 96,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 83,196 miles

24% Front brake imbalance (max allowed 25%)

Drivers window u/s.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear discs starting to corrode.

Tyre pressure warning system on!

Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,652 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 54,977 miles

headlamp beam deflectors fitted to alter beam kick off.

Fail 30 Oct 2010 54,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 69 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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AE57 DNO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AE57 DNO, 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 AE57 DNO registered?

AE57 DNO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 December 2007.

Is AE57 DNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 DNO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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