Saab 9 3 Vector Sport Tid (2007)
2007 Saab 9 3 Vector Sport Tid
CarHunch analysed 193 real MOT records for the 2007 Saab 9 3 Vector Sport Tid. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2007 SAAB 9-3 Vector Sport TID has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.5%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns for its age. The dangerous defect rate of 18.1% is borderline acceptable but worth noting—nearly one in five will have had a serious fault, so a pre-purchase inspection is essential.
At 117,800 miles median mileage, these cars have been driven hard and show the wear: owners report 1.94 failures per test and 7.1 advisories on average, suggesting ongoing maintenance costs. Before buying one, get a full diagnostics check on the fuel system and turbo, as diesel engines in this model are prone to expensive repairs once they hit six figures.
What to check before buying a 2007 Saab 9 3 Vector Sport Tid
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Saab 9 3 Vector Sport Tid vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Saab 9 3 Vector Sport Tid vehicles fall between 96,745 and 146,498 miles.
2007 Saab 9 3 Vector Sport Tid — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 21 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (16% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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