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DN57 VRY

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,537 mi
Last recorded169,537 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid103,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 VRY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 169,537 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 164,698 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Tail light bulb is inoperative. Still 75% functioning. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 164,679 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 161,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint V.slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not thin, just low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 161,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber (securing bracket) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint V.slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not thin, just low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 154,746 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front coolant pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 145,468 miles

Central Front coolant pipes slightly corroded

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight flexi blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 145,465 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front coolant pipes slightly corroded

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight flexi blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 140,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres feathering on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 140,288 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres feathering on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 134,513 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 123,006 miles

both rear inner tyre treads feathered and out of shape

tow bar 13 pin electrical socket has adaptor plugged in to make it 7 pin

Pass 12 Oct 2017 113,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 103,486 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 91,678 miles

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

under trays , covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 80,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxilary drive belt worn

front tyre tread getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2014 80,166 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxilary drive belt worn

front tyre tread getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,724 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,284 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,609 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,954 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
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DN57 VRY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 103,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN57 VRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DN57 VRY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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