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FL05 DHU

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,476 mi
Last recorded100,476 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto97,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 DHU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2015 100,476 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 100,476 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 100,248 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 95,006 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 95,003 miles

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)

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

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

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 84,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2011 70,284 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 53,225 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,771 miles

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

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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FL05 DHU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 97,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL05 DHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FL05 DHU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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