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AP57 FDG

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,306 mi
Last recorded189,306 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 FDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 189,306 miles

Both rear tyes worn & stepped inner edges - 245/45R17

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 189,012 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyes worn & stepped inner edges - 245/45R17

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 179,827 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 179,709 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 163,787 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 144,020 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 119,518 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,488 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,366 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,046 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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AP57 FDG is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP57 FDG, 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 AP57 FDG registered?

AP57 FDG is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is AP57 FDG safe to buy?

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