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AK56 CWV

2007 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,513 mi
Last recorded125,513 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 125,513 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 124,222 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 123,637 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 122,949 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 121,987 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 121,987 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 117,671 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 117,671 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 113,055 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 113,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 96,396 miles

N/s front tyre has deep cut but not to cords.

O/s rear tyre has deep cut but not to cords.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 88,498 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 88,498 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 83,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,986 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,847 miles

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)

both rear tyres have badly chopped inner tread

Pass 17 Feb 2011 59,256 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 39,085 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

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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AK56 CWV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK56 CWV, 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 AK56 CWV registered?

AK56 CWV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2007.

Is AK56 CWV safe to buy?

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