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AJ57 MJO

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

217,502 mi
Last recorded217,502 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 MJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 217,502 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 206,393 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 206,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 191,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 180,326 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 167,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 147,001 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear back box corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2020 130,442 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 115,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorating advise replace (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm surface cracking

Offside Rear tyre wear inner edge surface cracking

Rear Lower suspension arms outer bushes slight deterioration on rubber

tiny stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 May 2019 115,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall under load (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorating advise replace (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm surface cracking

Offside Rear tyre wear inner edge surface cracking

Rear Lower suspension arms outer bushes slight deterioration on rubber

tiny stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 May 2018 105,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorating (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slight surface cracking between tread.

Fail 14 May 2018 105,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres slight surface cracking between tread.

Pass 10 May 2017 97,940 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 97,940 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,223 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,741 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,873 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 74,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,177 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,481 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 54,400 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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AJ57 MJO 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 AJ57 MJO, 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 AJ57 MJO registered?

AJ57 MJO is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 2007.

Is AJ57 MJO safe to buy?

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