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LB54 KCF

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,120 mi
Last recorded135,120 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 KCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 135,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 135,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 126,165 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play tie-rod @ rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play tie-rod @ rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside and nearside front tyre inner sidewalls badly cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2014 121,859 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

a/v front inner steering rack ends (slight play)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 121,859 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

a/v front inner steering rack ends (slight play)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 115,254 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both inner rear tyres out of shape

offside front shock absorber corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 115,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both inner rear tyres out of shape

offside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 105,245 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 97,584 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 90,162 miles

Hand brake travel slightly long

N/S/R tyre on legal limit of 1.6 mm

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Rear indicators showing slightly white

Rear number plate in slightly poor condition

Slight play in both front inner track rod joints to rack

Pass 15 Feb 2010 80,192 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 70,489 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 64,117 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
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LB54 KCF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB54 KCF, 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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LB54 KCF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 23 January 2005.

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