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OV58 VAM

2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,803 mi
Last recorded166,803 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid90,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 VAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 166,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 147,217 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 139,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 133,592 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 127,655 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 127,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 120,624 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 110,733 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 101,150 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 101,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 89,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 73,178 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 73,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,583 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 54,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,085 miles

Rear n/s tyre has two nails/Rear tyres cracking up on tread

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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OV58 VAM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 90,370 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 OV58 VAM, 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 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV58 VAM registered?

OV58 VAM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 19 January 2009.

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