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AK57 RVR

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,816 mi
Last recorded137,816 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 137,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 137,816 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 132,677 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 125,960 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 125,960 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 119,190 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 119,190 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 111,818 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 111,818 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 104,577 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,228 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 83,919 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 77,860 miles

Oil leak

o/s+n/s rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges

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 RVR is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RVR, 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 RVR registered?

AK57 RVR is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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