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FG57 YDB

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,437 mi
Last recorded140,437 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid103,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 YDB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 140,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 140,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 113,394 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 113,379 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 104,347 miles

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

all discs very worn

both rear shock mounts fractured

Fail 20 Feb 2013

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all discs very worn

both rear shock mounts fractured

Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,653 miles

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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FG57 YDB is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG57 YDB, 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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FG57 YDB is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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