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AV57 GFZ

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,943 mi
Last recorded157,943 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 157,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f whasher poor

Pass 10 May 2016 151,655 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 151,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play stearing nuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 138,902 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 138,901 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 125,847 miles

Engine warning light indicates a fault

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2013 110,111 miles

EML light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 96,535 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 84,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 84,906 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 GFZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV57 GFZ, 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 GFZ registered?

AV57 GFZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is AV57 GFZ safe to buy?

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