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LD57 LKF

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,807 mi
Last recorded160,807 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V92,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 LKF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 160,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 158,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 158,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 155,402 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 155,395 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 149,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 141,708 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 141,708 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 137,096 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 129,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 119,112 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 105,302 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,254 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 96,254 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,190 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,357 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,064 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 51,259 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 51,259 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,859 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,802 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
coil spring broken 34
position lamp(s) not working 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
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LD57 LKF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 92,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD57 LKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD57 LKF is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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