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EJ05 CMZ

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,445 mi
Last recorded128,445 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V93,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 128,445 miles

o/s/f shocker slightly damp-rear rose bushes have slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2019 123,500 miles

rear rose bushes slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2018 119,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear rose bushes have slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2017 114,595 miles

rear rose bushes have slight play

Pass 21 May 2016 109,151 miles

4 tyres on limit-rear pads worn low-exhaust and mountings corroded

Pass 30 May 2015 105,020 miles

rear rose bushes slight play-front pads low-n/s/f/ inner cv boot deteriated-n/s/f/ tyre low

Pass 9 Jun 2014 100,747 miles

all rear rose bushes have slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2014 100,746 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

all rear rose bushes have slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2013 93,355 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,970 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 84,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2011 71,610 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 59,681 miles

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE SLIGHTLY SMEARING THE SCREEN

CENTRE FRONT UPPER PART OF THE WINDSCREEN HAS A STICKER ON THE SCREEN

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 24 May 2010 59,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE SLIGHTLY SMEARING THE SCREEN

CENTRE FRONT UPPER PART OF THE WINDSCREEN HAS A STICKER ON THE SCREEN

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 48,352 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 48,288 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 9 May 2008 35,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CMZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CMZ, 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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EJ05 CMZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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