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AJ57 ZPL

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,226 mi
Last recorded192,226 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ZPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 192,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes has slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 186,206 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Undersealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear ) ( Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 31 May 2024 186,206 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Undersealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear ) ( Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 179,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated The anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 176,965 miles

rear tyre treads slightly distorted

Pass 9 Apr 2021 171,017 miles

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

both rear tyre inner treads slightly distorted

Pass 12 Mar 2020 166,009 miles

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

Rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 1 Apr 2019 160,768 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 147,512 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 147,512 miles

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45ZR17 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 6 Apr 2017 131,588 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres going out of shape.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,546 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 116,543 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2015 101,318 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 74,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,306 miles

offside front tyre has splits to inner sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2011 49,240 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 36,517 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 36,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZPL is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZPL, 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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AJ57 ZPL is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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