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AK57 AZV

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,753 mi
Last recorded115,753 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 AZV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 115,753 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 113,474 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 106,572 miles

Central Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 106,572 miles

Central Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 104,541 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexy damaged

exhaust leak from rear of vehicle

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2023 104,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexy damaged

exhaust leak from rear of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2022 99,581 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 99,571 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2021 97,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer tube corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer tube corroded and slight damage. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 87,055 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top crimp ring missing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 76,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm mounting bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 76,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords at outer sidewall / 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside rear inner brake pads below service limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm / perished and cracked within tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour inner and outer sidelight discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm mounting bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,219 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre cracked / perished at outer sidewall.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,602 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 45,816 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,260 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 37,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,617 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,903 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,172 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,204 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 AZV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AZV, 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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AK57 AZV is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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