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FG57 YDO

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

204,966 mi
Last recorded204,966 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid103,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 YDO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 204,966 miles

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

Rear ns and os brake back plate corroded

Rear ns and os light cracked

sills covered

Pass 12 Oct 2021 189,630 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 189,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 175,933 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

chip in screen

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2020 175,933 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 163,988 miles

exhaust heat shield detached

Fail 18 Oct 2019 163,988 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury drivers door mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

exhaust heat shield detached

Pass 18 Sep 2018 154,789 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 146,651 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 135,316 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre sarting to split on inner side walls

Pass 11 Sep 2015 121,423 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 107,554 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 99,099 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 98,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2012 80,296 miles

both rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,084 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,452 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 YDO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG57 YDO, 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 YDO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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