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LC55 HCJ

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,510 mi
Last recorded81,510 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
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

RegistrationLC55 HCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2020 81,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible centre section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,088 miles

Light rust build up on all discs

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2016 70,554 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 70,549 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,920 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 63,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 57,805 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,458 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 45,997 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,364 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,391 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,822 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,200 miles

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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LC55 HCJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Blue 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 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 93,853 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC55 HCJ, 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.

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LC55 HCJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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