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AJ03 FAR

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,150 mi
Last recorded124,150 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 124,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 124,150 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn a/r/b mounting D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 114,486 miles

Brake fluid appears slightly dirty in reservoir.

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 106,621 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 106,546 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 101,675 miles

Nearside Rear possible brake calliper intermittent fault parking brake

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 99,187 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 99,187 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 95,633 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp intermittent fault

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 92,790 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre outer wall has small cuts

Pass 31 Mar 2018 88,737 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 82,420 miles

front tyre valves perished

offside front coil spring corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 82,420 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

front tyre valves perished

offside front coil spring corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,073 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 77,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 70,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,669 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,710 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Plastic trim fitted to outer sills. Unable to fully inspect perscribed areas.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2012 56,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside reverse lamp not working.

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

Plastic trim fitted to outer sills. Unable to fully inspect perscribed areas.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,561 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,438 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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AJ03 FAR is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ03 FAR, 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 AJ03 FAR registered?

AJ03 FAR is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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