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AK57 WUB

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,478 mi
Last recorded174,478 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 WUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 174,478 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 174,249 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 163,682 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 163,520 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 153,995 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 153,006 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 147,669 miles

egr pipe blowing slightly

Fail 2 Mar 2021 147,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

egr pipe blowing slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2020 143,654 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 138,949 miles

Corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Front tyres seem low on pressures and wearing low

Fail 1 Nov 2019 138,949 miles

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

Corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Front tyres seem low on pressures and wearing low

Pass 9 Nov 2018 125,833 miles

Nsr tyre wearing uneven 235/45/17

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 125,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nsr tyre wearing uneven 235/45/17

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 111,903 miles

General corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

N/s/f wheel rim slight damage to bead

Fail 7 Nov 2017 111,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

General corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

N/s/f wheel rim slight damage to bead

Pass 20 Dec 2016 99,080 miles

Slight play o/s/f drop link

Pass 25 Nov 2015 91,682 miles

Brake disc corroding

Coil springs corroding

N/s/r tyre outer sidewall damage

engine/gearbox noise/vibration

Pass 19 Nov 2014 83,834 miles

Damage to n/s/f tyre our#ter sidewall

Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,810 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 74,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 63,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 63,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,961 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,657 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 WUB is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

AK57 WUB is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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