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OY57 ULN

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,590 mi
Last recorded119,590 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto83,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 119,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 119,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 114,994 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 114,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge + perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 109,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 109,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 105,473 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 101,480 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 101,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 94,886 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,380 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 90,378 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,314 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 85,314 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both indicator bulbs discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant centre and nsr seatbelt twisted (5.3.1u)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both rear outer brake light bulbs discoloured (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,590 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 May 2016 74,215 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear seat loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,165 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,799 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,998 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on side wall but not to cords

Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,257 miles

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 ULN is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ULN, 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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What year was OY57 ULN registered?

OY57 ULN is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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