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AJ56 MZY

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,945 mi
Last recorded177,945 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 MZY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 177,945 miles

Airbag light does not illuminate

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

OSR & NSR anti roll bar links have slight play in a pin/bush bush has slight play. (2.4.G.2)

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear number plates are delaminating

slight play in the steering

Fail 29 Jan 2018 177,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush boot split also (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Airbag light does not illuminate

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

OSR & NSR anti roll bar links have slight play in a pin/bush bush has slight play. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear number plates are delaminating

slight play in the steering

Pass 3 Jan 2017 165,564 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush has slight play. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 165,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play. (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush has slight play. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 155,645 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 148,095 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 141,222 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 120,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Dec 2012 120,675 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jan 2012 97,435 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 97,435 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 77,344 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 85,065 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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AJ56 MZY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ56 MZY, 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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AJ56 MZY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 February 2007.

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