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AJ57 MKA

2007 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,444 mi
Last recorded120,444 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 120,444 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 120,442 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component leaking leaking from o/s ram boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 117,776 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR. (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 113,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 108,725 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 108,722 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 105,214 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 102,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 100,157 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 100,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 94,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,705 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,324 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,539 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 68,539 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick METAL TO METAL (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,239 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 58,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,476 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 48,476 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,364 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,157 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 30,157 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 22,825 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 MKA 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 AJ57 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

AJ57 MKA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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