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LD55 GWW

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,699 mi
Last recorded212,699 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto97,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 GWW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 212,699 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 206,915 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 206,915 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Undertrays insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2017 198,978 miles

Front tyre treads getting low and wearing inner edges

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

outer sill trims fitted making thorough inspection of sill condition impossible

Pass 1 Apr 2016 191,282 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 21 Nov 2014 182,757 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 182,757 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 22 Nov 2013 167,950 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 167,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 161,287 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 132,162 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 109,382 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 109,158 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 97,439 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 97,439 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 82,898 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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LD55 GWW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 97,290 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 Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD55 GWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD55 GWW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 9 October 2005.

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