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AK57 RVL

2007 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,801 mi
Last recorded121,801 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 RVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 121,801 miles

Coolant hose corroded along front of engine.

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside.

Drivers front wheel buckled.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 121,737 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Lower column U.J (2.3 (a) (i))

Coolant hose corroded along front of engine.

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside.

Drivers front wheel buckled.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 106,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 109,710 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 109,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 99,821 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,831 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,402 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,699 miles

o/s & n/s/r tyre treds cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2011 51,699 miles

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

o/s & n/s/r tyre treds cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,915 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 RVL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel 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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

AK57 RVL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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