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LG05 VNW

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,413 mi
Last recorded168,413 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V93,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 VNW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 168,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2018 161,412 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 149,657 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 149,657 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 141,907 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 137,654 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 134,630 miles

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

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

no emissions detected at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2013 126,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 111,736 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 111,736 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 98,694 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 98,694 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 84,959 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,871 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,898 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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LG05 VNW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG05 VNW, 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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LG05 VNW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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