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VN57 RWZ

2007 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,412 mi
Last recorded118,412 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 15094,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 RWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear SE Tid 150
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 118,412 miles

Exhaust flexi damaged/corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged but view to rear still visible ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

subframe corroded but not excessive

Fail 21 Feb 2025 118,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi damaged/corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged but view to rear still visible ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 21 Feb 2024 115,321 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 109,840 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive P/A/S (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear back plate rubbing on disc

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 109,840 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking near tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive P/A/S (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear back plate rubbing on disc

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 102,432 miles

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 93,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 93,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light showing white (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 90,302 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,912 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour outer showing as orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,970 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,693 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 63,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,409 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,409 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 55,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,040 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,709 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,611 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 26,611 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,203 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150?

Based on 1,025 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,331
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 22
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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VN57 RWZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 in Black 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 Linear SE Tid 150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 94,616 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 Linear SE Tid 150 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN57 RWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN57 RWZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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