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SM07 LUR

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,527 mi
Last recorded84,527 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp70,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 LUR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 84,527 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s lower suspension arm inner joint at hub boot deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear hubs has heavy corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 84,527 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s lower suspension arm inner joint at hub boot deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear hubs has heavy corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 81,709 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 81,695 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,306 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 78,303 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,679 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 71,291 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,066 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 66,671 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 65,555 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe @ silencer (7.1.2)

nsr shock upper mount corroding away

Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,109 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

osr shock absorber top mount corroding at top bolt

Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,906 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 59,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 53,152 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 47,563 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,189 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks on the tread area, not showing cords

Fail 9 Aug 2012 41,189 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks on the tread area, not showing cords

Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,627 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 34,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,399 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp?

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
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SM07 LUR is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 70,456 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 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM07 LUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM07 LUR registered?

SM07 LUR is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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