Did you try a fresh quote with AXA Direct John?
The AA act as a broker for them too - my last policy on the M3 was 550 or so iirc - AXA through the AA. They weren't very competitive this year on the renewal for the Saab, so went with Allianz. EUR350 fully comp, Saab 9-3 1.8T. 39, full NCB.