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LC55 UHJ

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,707 mi
Last recorded100,707 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
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 UHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 100,707 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,173 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 92,011 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 88,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 88,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 84,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 79,225 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 74,011 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 67,985 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 62,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 54,566 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 54,566 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,115 miles

slight play o.s steering assembly

surface corrosion to both rear brake discs

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 UHJ 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 84.6%.

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 UHJ, 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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What year was LC55 UHJ registered?

LC55 UHJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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