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DE05 AYM

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,820 mi
Last recorded110,820 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 AYM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,820 miles

Both rear discs pitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rack end (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Offside inner rack end (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 110,820 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both rear discs pitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rack end (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Offside inner rack end (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 106,973 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush nearside and offside (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 106,973 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush nearside and offside (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 96,510 miles

Engine Management Llight on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect some engine components

offside sill cover loose

plastic cover fitted to sills unable to fully inspect

slight gas leak on front exhaust near flexy

slight play in both inner steering arms

Fail 4 Sep 2015 96,510 miles

Engine Management Llight on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect some engine components

offside sill cover loose

plastic cover fitted to sills unable to fully inspect

slight gas leak on front exhaust near flexy

slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,228 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,049 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 85,049 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 15 May 2013 83,856 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 83,856 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 81,623 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 81,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2011 79,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

duel mass flywheel faulty

slight movement in both steering rack arms

Pass 17 May 2010 75,396 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 65,340 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 56,414 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
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DE05 AYM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE05 AYM, 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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DE05 AYM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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