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RF57 NVV

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,870 mi
Last recorded178,870 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V92,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 NVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 178,870 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under guards fitted

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 16 Nov 2016 164,593 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front inner cv gators perished

front struts corroded

o/s/r stop lamp slightly discouloured

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2016 164,593 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front inner cv gators perished

front struts corroded

o/s/r stop lamp slightly discouloured

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 148,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic guards fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 136,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2015 136,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2014 118,035 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 100,123 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,617 miles

corossion on all four brake discs

Fail 19 Dec 2011 80,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corossion on all four brake discs

Pass 8 Nov 2010 66,561 miles

nearside front headlight dip pattern slight distortion !!!

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,802 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
coil spring broken 34
position lamp(s) not working 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
Full Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V reliability report

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RF57 NVV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 92,824 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 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF57 NVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF57 NVV registered?

RF57 NVV is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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