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FV05 CZZ

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,553 mi
Last recorded118,553 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 CZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 118,553 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 113,526 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 113,526 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 110,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 102,441 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s/f inners cracking/perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm tread depth and sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and o/s/r upper (banana arm bushes/bearing) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge/surface on legal limit 1.6mm and outer sidewall damage/cuts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 102,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s/f inners cracking/perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm tread depth and sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and o/s/r upper (banana arm bushes/bearing) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge/surface on legal limit 1.6mm and outer sidewall damage/cuts (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 93,886 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,737 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 77,864 miles

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

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)

engine management light on

Pass 2 May 2013 71,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 2 May 2013 71,820 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,003 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 64,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 54,934 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,701 miles

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 26 Apr 2010 45,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,198 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,543 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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid reliability report

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FV05 CZZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV05 CZZ, 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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What year was FV05 CZZ registered?

FV05 CZZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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