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MT56 LNU

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,033 mi
Last recorded168,033 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid103,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 LNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 168,033 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 168,003 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep splits on the inner wall exposing canvas ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep splits on the inner wall exposing canvas ply inners (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 156,379 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 156,274 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire water in fuel sensor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge at repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 152,286 miles

Engine Management Light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 152,284 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Management Light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 143,971 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 139,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 134,409 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 127,507 miles

adequete temporary repair carried out to offside stop lamp.

Fail 30 Dec 2013 127,420 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 113,179 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 113,135 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 96,410 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 71,797 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)

offside rear tyre spliting

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MT56 LNU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT56 LNU, 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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MT56 LNU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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