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DN56 BTX

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,249 mi
Last recorded142,249 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A94,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 BTX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 142,249 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 132,754 miles

Front oil leak at steering rack area

Rear exhaust showing signs of corrossion

Fail 13 Jun 2018 132,754 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front oil leak at steering rack area

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear exhaust showing signs of corrossion

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 124,480 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 111,242 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 111,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 100,686 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 100,686 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 91,682 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 91,682 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 75,628 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 75,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 62,211 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 62,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,040 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,990 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 38,990 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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DN56 BTX is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 94,586 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 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN56 BTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DN56 BTX is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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