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YS07 BHZ

2007 Saab 9-3 Vector

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,576 mi
Last recorded109,576 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector84,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS07 BHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,576 miles

Service brake slight bind

Pass 8 Aug 2019 106,073 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 106,073 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 96,730 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 96,730 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 89,497 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 89,497 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 84,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Service brake slight judder

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 73,468 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 May 2013 65,053 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 65,053 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 57,904 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 48,058 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 48,043 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 May 2010 33,755 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 33,755 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

centre seatbelt not securing in stalk

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector?

Based on 1,145 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
coil spring broken 13
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
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YS07 BHZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 84,513 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS07 BHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YS07 BHZ is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Vector, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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