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SP58 VFA

2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,076 mi
Last recorded206,076 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid90,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 VFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 206,076 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 206,076 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front dashboard indicates a reverse light fault

Pass 3 Aug 2019 197,657 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 161,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 120,110 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 120,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 80,579 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 80,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,707 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear present both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 70,952 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,661 miles

Bonnet catch safety mechanism sticking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,147 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 56,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
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SP58 VFA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 90,370 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP58 VFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP58 VFA registered?

SP58 VFA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 20 February 2009.

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