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LG55 EXK

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,192 mi
Last recorded157,192 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 EXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 157,192 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 157,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 156,728 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

check engine light on

Fail 5 Sep 2019 156,720 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

check engine light on

Pass 24 Jul 2018 154,670 miles

both headlamps poor pattern

front number plate damaged

wipers split

Fail 24 Jul 2018 154,670 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both headlamps poor pattern

front number plate damaged

wipers split

Pass 8 Jun 2017 152,908 miles

car a bit dirty underneath

cuts to o/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 7 Jun 2017 152,908 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car a bit dirty underneath

cuts to o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 6 Jun 2016 149,986 miles

rear brake pads low

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre nailed

slight play both rear upper suspension rose joints

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 6 Jun 2016 149,986 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre nailed

rear brake pads low

slight play both rear upper suspension rose joints

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 10 Jun 2015 144,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 144,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 139,752 miles

slight play both rear upper, outer rose joints

slight play both steering rack ends

wipers split

Fail 29 Jan 2014 139,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play both rear upper, outer rose joints

slight play both steering rack ends

wipers split

Pass 30 Oct 2012 128,945 miles

slight wear in o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 15 Oct 2012 128,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 122,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 114,023 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 100,133 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 100,133 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 75,108 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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid reliability report

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LG55 EXK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LG55 EXK, 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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LG55 EXK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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