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OY57 RYV

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,735 mi
Last recorded145,735 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto83,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 RYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 145,735 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 145,020 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 143,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 142,848 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 142,848 miles

Lower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment uj (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2022 142,460 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering colume (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 141,685 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 141,685 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 140,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 139,412 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 137,388 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 135,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside cut in outter wall

Fail 8 Feb 2017 135,108 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside cut in outter wall

Pass 22 Feb 2016 131,720 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside front (2.7.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2015 120,541 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 120,513 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 106,037 miles

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 14 Dec 2012 92,996 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,869 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 39,867 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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OY57 RYV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 83,774 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 Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY57 RYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY57 RYV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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