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MF57 KBO

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,138 mi
Last recorded126,138 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V92,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 KBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 126,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 126,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 115,600 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jun 2023 115,600 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2022 108,869 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2022 108,868 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 99,464 miles

Engine covers, under tray and sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the underside of the vehicle

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On the edges of the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On the edges of the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 17 May 2021 99,464 miles

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

Engine covers, under tray and sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the underside of the vehicle

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On the edges of the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On the edges of the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 95,537 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 95,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothsides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,722 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 67,267 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 67,259 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Upper Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 64,748 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Upper Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,272 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 54,852 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,852 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,372 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,138 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,675 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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MF57 KBO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MF57 KBO, 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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MF57 KBO is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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