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AV57 GFO

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,309 mi
Last recorded130,309 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 GFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 130,309 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 126,407 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 121,523 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 121,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 117,958 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 116,418 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 114,715 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 112,895 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 110,728 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 106,297 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 97,602 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,037 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 81,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicators pale

Fail 14 Oct 2014 81,591 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicators pale

Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,124 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,223 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,995 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,056 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,314 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 GFO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 GFO, 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 GFO registered?

AV57 GFO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is AV57 GFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 GFO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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