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CP55 PVT

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,018 mi
Last recorded168,018 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto97,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 PVT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 168,018 miles

Front anti roll links slight play

front and rear brake pads low but unable to see inner pads strongly advise inspection

play in steering rack knuckle ends

slight oil leak

suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2020 168,018 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing refitted (1.1.2 (c))

Front anti roll links slight play

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front and rear brake pads low but unable to see inner pads strongly advise inspection

play in steering rack knuckle ends

slight oil leak

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2019 159,373 miles

Mil lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber alloy mounting bracket corroded/deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 159,368 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Mil lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber alloy mounting bracket corroded/deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 150,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 150,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner tie rods worn (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 142,834 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 142,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 104,478 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 104,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 84,092 miles

advance movement in n/s steering articulation joint

exhaust corroded

heavy dampness around steering rack

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 28 Jun 2013 84,092 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

advance movement in n/s steering articulation joint

exhaust corroded

heavy dampness around steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,060 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2012 60,060 miles

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2011 58,932 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,764 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 17,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,854 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,487 miles

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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CP55 PVT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CP55 PVT, 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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CP55 PVT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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