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LB57 NRY

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,908 mi
Last recorded85,908 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid103,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 NRY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 85,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 85,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Foggy lense (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 77,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread heavily stepped, also nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 67,652 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front & rear rusty from car standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 67,342 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 67,335 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both fronts inner face 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 66,331 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both fronts (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 63,832 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,892 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,840 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 61,840 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 61,018 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Power steering rack area wet (Possible leak - No fluid in resvoir)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 61,018 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides front headlight aim (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Power steering rack area wet (Possible leak - No fluid in resvoir)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 57,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,844 miles

advisory nearside rear tyre tread is distorted

Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,780 miles

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

trailer socket 7 pin intermittent

Fail 25 Jun 2013 52,780 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

trailer socket 7 pin intermittent

Pass 11 May 2012 45,864 miles

general corrosion to exhaust system

general wear and corrosion to all brake discs

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 May 2012 45,864 miles

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

general corrosion to exhaust system

general wear and corrosion to all brake discs

o/s/f tyre getting close to wear bars and has slight side wall damge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2011 34,869 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 34,869 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,665 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 NRY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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