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M12 WLE

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,768 mi
Last recorded118,768 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid103,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 WLE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 118,768 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 110,929 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 104,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres cracking/perished in tread pattern

Pass 18 Jul 2022 97,843 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 92,548 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 88,460 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 83,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 80,216 miles

slight oil leak around steering rack

some front brake imbalance

Fail 1 Jun 2018 80,216 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 2 x (0.1 (d))

slight oil leak around steering rack

some front brake imbalance

Pass 3 Jun 2017 76,262 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 71,749 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 27 May 2016 71,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 May 2015 65,423 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 58,549 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 58,549 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 51,957 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 44,794 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,972 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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M12 WLE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M12 WLE, 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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M12 WLE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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