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LB05 SXF

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,861 mi
Last recorded92,861 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V93,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 SXF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 92,861 miles

MIL LIGHT ON

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 92,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

MIL LIGHT ON

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 83,820 miles

mil light on

Fail 28 Jul 2012 83,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

mil light on

Pass 30 Jul 2011 74,541 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 70,648 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 63,905 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 63,891 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 53,567 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 53,554 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,802 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
coil spring broken 34
position lamp(s) not working 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
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LB05 SXF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LB05 SXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB05 SXF registered?

LB05 SXF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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