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AK57 EPL

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,525 mi
Last recorded167,525 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 167,525 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 165,563 miles

nearside front top strut mounting bearing is slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 161,936 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/F headlight pattern poor

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

Noise from the N/S/F upper suspension bearing.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has additional lift compared to the N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Light lens discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Slight rear brake imbalance in application & release

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Raer trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Jul 2019 153,087 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has additional lift compared to the N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped, worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 153,087 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has additional lift compared to the N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped, worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 142,099 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 142,098 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 132,330 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 132,328 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 121,781 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 121,779 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 111,524 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 111,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 97,611 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,920 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,263 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,658 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AK57 EPL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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