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LJ57 XZY

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,467 mi
Last recorded58,467 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a56,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 XZY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 58,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code 48 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code 12 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 58,435 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code 48 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code 12 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 57,466 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 56,260 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,567 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 53,773 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 53,773 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 52,842 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

general underneath corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2019 51,933 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 51,888 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play column to rack uj (2.2.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play at steering wheel in colomb

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose

nearside and offside steering rack boots badly fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 49,059 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2016 47,186 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,995 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked up

Fail 11 Sep 2015 45,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked up

Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,582 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 43,581 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2013 34,624 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,654 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 24,503 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,822
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
position lamp(s) not working 24
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LJ57 XZY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 56,863 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 150 Bhp S-a fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 XZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ57 XZY registered?

LJ57 XZY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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