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LB57 NTV

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,855 mi
Last recorded155,855 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid103,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 NTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 155,855 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 155,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 152,291 miles

Offside Rear anti roll bar links has slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2024 149,425 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 146,318 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 143,423 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 139,607 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 134,280 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 134,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 129,319 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 122,569 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 122,567 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 117,297 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 111,329 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 105,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 100,764 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 100,762 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 96,726 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 91,924 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyres have slight miss- shape

Fail 23 Nov 2012 91,924 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyres have slight miss- shape

Pass 13 Dec 2011 84,770 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 60,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 60,363 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 NTV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NTV, 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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What year was LB57 NTV registered?

LB57 NTV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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