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AK57 AZL

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,432 mi
Last recorded117,432 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 AZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 117,432 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 109,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR exhaust sleeve/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 100,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake unions by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 100,392 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake unions by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,230 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 68,058 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,053 miles

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

o/s wiper split

Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,047 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,494 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 40,391 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2010 29,764 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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AK57 AZL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AK57 AZL, 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 AZL registered?

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

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