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AV57 AVF

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,722 mi
Last recorded100,722 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 AVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 100,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both headlamps going cloudy

windscreen chipped to limit

Fail 28 Oct 2025 100,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both headlamps going cloudy

windscreen chipped to limit

Pass 28 Oct 2024 94,267 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

noise from nsf top shock mount

nsf beam pattern weak, osf on lowest setting

Pass 25 Oct 2023 88,480 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 84,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 84,708 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Central Drive shaft bearing likely to break up Has broken up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 81,102 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 81,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 76,742 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 70,815 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 64,550 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 58,919 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,645 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,405 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,848 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,697 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,231 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,087 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,445 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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AV57 AVF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AV57 AVF, 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 AV57 AVF registered?

AV57 AVF is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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