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LB57 NRJ

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,228 mi
Last recorded173,228 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid103,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 NRJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 173,228 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 158,450 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 158,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 149,612 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 149,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 137,746 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 15 Jan 2018 119,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 119,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,959 miles

Tyres stepped/ worn unevenly

Fail 20 Feb 2017 101,959 miles

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

Tyres stepped/ worn unevenly

Pass 7 Jan 2016 82,712 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,508 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 21 Nov 2013 65,808 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 65,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 56,098 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 45,513 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,806 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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LB57 NRJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LB57 NRJ, 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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LB57 NRJ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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