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AK57 BAA

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,485 mi
Last recorded135,485 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 BAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 135,485 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 119,368 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 119,368 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Both (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 108,804 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 105,802 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 105,802 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 97,939 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 89,838 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 80,224 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,725 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 47,722 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 47,722 miles

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

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

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

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 BAA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BAA, 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 BAA registered?

AK57 BAA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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