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AV57 GGJ

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,005 mi
Last recorded126,005 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 GGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 126,005 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear suspension components corroded / mounting area corroded but not seriously weakend

vehicle underside has be undersealed

Pass 10 Jul 2025 125,948 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 125,932 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 125,932 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2023 125,297 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside of car coated in sealant obstructing testable items

Pass 6 May 2022 124,214 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 121,687 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 121,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 118,893 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 118,888 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished and split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Upper shock absorber bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Upper shock absorber bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 110,819 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres at 3 mm of tread 235/45/17 y

Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,104 miles

Front bumper Cracked and damaged but no sharp edges. (Lower)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 97,000 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Chalked (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front bumper Cracked and damaged but no sharp edges. (Lower)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,782 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 81,276 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 81,276 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,732 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 71,184 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 63,449 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 63,449 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,501 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)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 53,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,480 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 GGJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GGJ, 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 GGJ registered?

AV57 GGJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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