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LM05 KRU

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,115 mi
Last recorded150,115 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 KRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 150,115 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 150,115 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 144,566 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 134,881 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 126,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 112,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 106,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 96,107 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 78,448 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 63,714 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 63,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 49,269 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
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LM05 KRU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM05 KRU, 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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What year was LM05 KRU registered?

LM05 KRU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is LM05 KRU safe to buy?

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