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GU05 UNT

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,809 mi
Last recorded186,809 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto97,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 UNT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 186,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 172,072 miles

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 172,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 157,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear anti roll bar 'D' bush worn

Fail 21 Sep 2013 144,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

nearside rear anti roll bar 'D' bush worn

nearside rear brake binding

too much oil in engine

Pass 21 Sep 2013 144,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear anti roll bar 'D' bush worn

nearside rear brake binding

too much oil in engine

Pass 1 Oct 2012 130,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise cambelt on mileage

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear road spring snapped

Pass 28 Sep 2011 116,334 miles

offside track rod worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 102,431 miles

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

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

nearside track rod worn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 87,545 miles

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

recheck front pads in 6000 miles

Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,155 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,652 miles

Slight play in N/S & O/S inner trackrod joints

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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GU05 UNT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Green 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 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 GU05 UNT, 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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GU05 UNT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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