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EJ05 CMU

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,698 mi
Last recorded95,698 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V93,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 CMU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2013 95,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 95,698 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2012 81,382 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,382 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,562 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,436 miles

FRONT BRAKE BALLANCE 21% LIMIT 25%

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

airbag light on

Fail 26 Mar 2009 53,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

FRONT BRAKE BALLANCE 21% LIMIT 25%

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

airbag light on

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,571 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,493 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 39,491 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,802 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
coil spring broken 34
position lamp(s) not working 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
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EJ05 CMU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 93,853 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 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ05 CMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ05 CMU registered?

EJ05 CMU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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