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LC55 UHG

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,932 mi
Last recorded131,932 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 UHG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2017 131,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 112,928 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 112,928 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light has been reset but could illuminate at any time (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 100,341 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 99,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 88,452 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 76,688 miles

rear tyres mishaping

Fail 12 Nov 2012 76,688 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres mishaping

Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,615 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,569 miles

Lip on front brake discs

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,560 miles

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

o/s rear tyre tread cracked 225/45/17

Pass 5 Oct 2008 37,657 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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LC55 UHG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC55 UHG, 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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LC55 UHG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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