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LD55 BDV

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,030 mi
Last recorded109,030 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 BDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 109,030 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 107,837 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2018 107,837 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,293 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 103,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Front under vehicle covers obscuring view of some testable items

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 103,631 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Front under vehicle covers obscuring view of some testable items

Nearside Front Upper suspension leg bearing tight

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine niosey

Pass 28 Aug 2015 99,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine is noisy

Fail 27 Aug 2015 99,283 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine is noisy

Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,012 miles

front numberplate cracked

n/s/f top suspention mount rough

slight play in both rear top arm bushes

Pass 8 Aug 2013 80,578 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 80,578 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,306 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 68,710 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,946 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 49,307 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres getting low on edges,

o/s/r tyre getting low.

slight wear in n/s inner rack.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,307 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres getting low on edges,

o/s/r tyre getting low.

slight wear in n/s inner rack.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,213 miles

rear brake pads very low.

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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LD55 BDV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LD55 BDV, 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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LD55 BDV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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