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DY07 FVS

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,024 mi
Last recorded137,024 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A94,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 FVS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 137,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm also worn sharply inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 137,024 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm also worn sharply inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 124,567 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 124,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 124,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 22545r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,690 miles

both front wheels are slightly out of shape

child seat fitted to the offside rear seat

front brake discs are heavily lipped

front brake pads are wearing low

oil leak around the steering rack

rear brake pads are wearing low

whining noise from the engine

Fail 26 Aug 2017 114,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wheels are slightly out of shape

child seat fitted to the offside rear seat

front brake discs are heavily lipped

front brake pads are wearing low

oil leak around the steering rack

rear brake pads are wearing low

whining noise from the engine

Pass 6 Sep 2016 107,718 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 107,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 99,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 90,163 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 77,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,074 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 56,191 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,958 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,200 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
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DY07 FVS is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY07 FVS, 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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DY07 FVS is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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