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AK57 EPF

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,440 mi
Last recorded146,440 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 146,440 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 146,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 142,247 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Dec 2022 133,208 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 133,206 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 124,081 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 123,973 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 115,951 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 115,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 100,112 miles

Nearside Front shocker corroded

Offside Front shocker corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2019 100,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front shocker corroded

Offside Front shocker corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 91,687 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 87,796 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 87,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 80,678 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,168 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 66,286 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear stop lamp bulbs disscoloured.

rear exhaust in poor condition and slight hole/blow in pipe to rear silencer.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,932 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 49,352 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 38,703 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 27,192 miles

rear discs pitted

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 EPF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EPF, 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 EPF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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