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MB53 AAB

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,441 mi
Last recorded143,441 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid103,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB53 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 143,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

engine management light on

reverse light not working

Pass 13 Nov 2020 136,479 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 136,479 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 136,059 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 136,059 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 133,160 miles

Offside Rear number plate light not working

Fail 6 Nov 2018 133,160 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear number plate light not working

Pass 1 Nov 2017 127,682 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 121,349 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 111,999 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 104,426 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 90,322 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,977 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 58,097 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,872 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MB53 AAB is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MB53 AAB, 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 MB53 AAB registered?

MB53 AAB is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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