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56 AJR

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

184,886 mi
Last recorded184,886 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 AJR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 184,886 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear hubs corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2025 184,886 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear hubs corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 181,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 177,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 172,789 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 172,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached ram securing cap rotted away (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side drop link slight play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ram securing cap rotting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 169,782 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 164,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 164,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 156,331 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 148,267 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 137,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 127,091 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 127,091 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 116,910 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 116,910 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 108,014 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 96,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 96,490 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,069 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 78,640 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nail in near side rear tyre & low on pressure

Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,640 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nail in near side rear tyre & low on pressure

Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,124 miles

off side rear tyre has uneven wear

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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56 AJR is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 56 AJR, 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 56 AJR registered?

56 AJR is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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