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BJ55 XHO

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,812 mi
Last recorded179,812 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto97,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 179,812 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 179,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 157,905 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 157,895 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 154,879 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 145,487 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 144,225 miles

Fuel line on O.S chassis rail appears damp

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 144,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel line on O.S chassis rail appears damp

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 120,910 miles

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play at its fixing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 91,240 miles

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

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

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)

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

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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BJ55 XHO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 97,290 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 Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 XHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ55 XHO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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