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AK57 AZG

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,915 mi
Last recorded185,915 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 AZG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 185,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 177,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Front shocks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 170,117 miles

diesel around the diesel filter

front number plate damaged

front wipers slightly smeary

nearside front drop link boot has a small hole in it

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Nov 2016 170,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

diesel around the diesel filter

front number plate damaged

front wipers slightly smeary

nearside front drop link boot has a small hole in it

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2015 156,471 miles

sill covers, undertrays, engine covers fitted cant check for corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2014 147,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 147,709 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 139,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 132,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 132,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 117,413 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 117,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 95,882 miles

Front brake pads 50% approx

Front tyres wearing unevenly

N/s/f tyre 2.5mm

O/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

O/s/f tyre 4mm

Plastic covers fitted preventing full examination

Small chips on windscreen

Some wear to front brake discs

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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AK57 AZG is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK57 AZG, 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 AK57 AZG registered?

AK57 AZG is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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