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OY57 SBU

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,901 mi
Last recorded167,901 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto83,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 167,901 miles

Front exhaust flexi join poor condition

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 159,958 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe and rear heat shield deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2021 147,659 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 4 Aug 2020 133,845 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 127,001 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 126,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge/surface (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test and nearside ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge/surface worn/wearing uneven slight mis-shaping (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 110,963 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 98,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 98,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 88,981 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,840 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)

childseat fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2015 79,840 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

childseat fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 70,386 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,463 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,288 miles

headlamp internal beam kick up cut off function has been enabed on nearside and offside headlamps

nearside front tyre has worn smooth on inside edge

offside front tyre has worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,447 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,167 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 25,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 SBU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBU, 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 SBU is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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