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EX55 PDK

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,867 mi
Last recorded164,867 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 PDK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 164,867 miles

traction control lamp indicates a fault

Fail 19 Nov 2019 164,867 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

traction control lamp indicates a fault

Pass 26 Nov 2018 151,973 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 139,490 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 139,490 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 115,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 109,283 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 95,065 miles

all brake pads low

front tyre treads low

n/s/r indicator bulb flashing white

Pass 30 Jun 2011 81,925 miles

both front tyers on legal limit

Pass 21 May 2010 70,158 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 60,482 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,353 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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EX55 PDK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX55 PDK, 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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EX55 PDK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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