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DV57 FFD

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

229,039 mi
Last recorded229,039 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A94,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 FFD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 229,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre fitted wrong way round

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 229,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre fitted wrong way round

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 208,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 187,215 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 187,200 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 166,428 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2021 146,877 miles

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

Heat shield by spare wheel carrier partially insecure.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened In area of lower coil spring seat. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened In area of lower coil spring seat. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack input shaft pinion seal. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 146,877 miles

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

Heat shield by spare wheel carrier partially insecure.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened In area of lower coil spring seat. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened In area of lower coil spring seat. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack input shaft pinion seal. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 130,375 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 130,375 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 111,610 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 111,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 94,304 miles

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 5 Dec 2017 79,470 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 79,470 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,334 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 59,753 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 52,401 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,958 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 39,474 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,027 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 24,821 miles

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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A reliability report

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DV57 FFD is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DV57 FFD, 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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DV57 FFD is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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