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2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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O/S REAR BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLEY
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight wear to both rear brake discs
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight wear to both rear brake discs
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V?
Based on 1,802 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG05 NLK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 FG05 NLK, 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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FG05 NLK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 25 April 2005.
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