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LB57 TKZ

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,205 mi
Last recorded103,205 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
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 TKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 103,205 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 79,449 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 79,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,452 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 69,449 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 65,210 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 65,210 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 62,165 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,732 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 57,010 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,162 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 29 Sep 2015 53,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,906 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 48,232 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,828 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 31,426 miles

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

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 TKZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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