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DS07 LWJ

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,949 mi
Last recorded195,949 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto83,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 LWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 195,949 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 195,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s reverse light comes on when fog light switched on (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 193,089 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 193,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 189,114 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 189,050 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 180,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 161,658 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 161,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 138,621 miles

offside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

sill covers and engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2015 112,211 miles

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

sill covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2014 86,214 miles

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2014 86,213 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,993 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,037 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,514 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 38,844 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,531 miles

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

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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DS07 LWJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 83,774 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 Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS07 LWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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DS07 LWJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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