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EJ05 CTK

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,230 mi
Last recorded112,230 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
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 CTK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 112,230 miles

ADVISE N/S+O/S Front lower fog lights not working

ADVISE Starter motor worn

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb getting discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 111,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc RUBBER BOOT SPLIT TO EXCESS (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc RUBBER BOOT SPLIT TO EXCESS (2.5.C.1a)

ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS STAYING ON

ADVISE N/S+O/S Front lower fog lights not working

ADVISE Starter motor worn

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb getting discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 101,590 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 76,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 64,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2012 64,321 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 53,138 miles

Slight end-float in steering rack at both sides

Slight play noted in offside rear suspension

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,832 miles

both rear tyres slight perishing in tread area

Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,916 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,139 miles

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 CTK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CTK, 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 CTK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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