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DA55 EBU

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,158 mi
Last recorded153,158 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 EBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 153,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 153,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 135,752 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 129,889 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

slight play in offside track rod coupling

Fail 10 Dec 2012 129,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front tyres worn on edges

slight play in offside track rod coupling

Fail 27 Oct 2012 128,962 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

outer edges of fronts corroded

slight play in offside tie rod

Pass 10 Dec 2011 122,913 miles

both number plates deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2010 105,946 miles

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

nearside rear wheel damaged to inner edge, out of shape, recommend replacing.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 86,343 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 67,105 miles

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

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
Full Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid reliability report

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DA55 EBU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Grey 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 105,027 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA55 EBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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DA55 EBU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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