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MF07 FTY

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,771 mi
Last recorded223,771 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V92,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 223,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (does not effected before 2008 model )

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 217,598 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 217,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP MOUNTING (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX JOINT (repaired) - AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 207,498 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose and detached

Fail 31 Mar 2019 207,409 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 184,643 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 167,382 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 150,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing deteriorated and very rough (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing slightly rough on rotation (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 150,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre out of shape (225/45/17/94v) eagle vector (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing deteriorated and very rough (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing slightly rough on rotation (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 136,288 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 136,277 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 120,887 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 120,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 103,398 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 83,911 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 83,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2011 60,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,362 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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V reliability report

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MF07 FTY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FTY, 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 FTY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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