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MF07 FTE

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,934 mi
Last recorded164,934 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V92,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF07 FTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 164,934 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 164,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Lower joint at steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 157,227 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 157,227 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 149,970 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 149,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 137,064 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 117,686 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 117,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 101,264 miles

offside rear seatbelt not tested(child seat fitted)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 84,062 miles

offside rear outer brake pad wearing low

Fail 13 Feb 2012 83,952 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,452 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,892 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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MF07 FTE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF07 FTE, 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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MF07 FTE is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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