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AK57 EPC

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,710 mi
Last recorded134,710 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 EPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 134,710 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 127,628 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 118,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 108,457 miles

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

offside front shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 102,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Heat Shield Loose Rear, But Not Insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2021 98,583 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2021 98,583 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted on tread face inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted on tread face inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 88,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted on tread face inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted on tread face inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 80,635 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,789 miles
Pass 14 May 2017 60,627 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,693 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 49,693 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,826 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 43,012 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,012 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 37,189 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 31,306 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)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,075 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 EPC is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EPC, 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 EPC registered?

AK57 EPC is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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