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KC57 BTY

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,875 mi
Last recorded185,875 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid103,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC57 BTY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 185,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2018 185,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2017 175,148 miles

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 175,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 175,076 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 175,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 166,874 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 156,022 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 129,839 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 101,178 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,191 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly misshaped

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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KC57 BTY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KC57 BTY, 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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KC57 BTY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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