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LS05 XMY

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,876 mi
Last recorded114,876 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp74,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 XMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 114,876 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 111,443 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 107,226 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2017 99,774 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 94,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers & sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 87,864 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2015 87,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,449 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,418 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,653 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,654 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,734 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,621 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 29,311 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp?

Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
coil spring incomplete 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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LS05 XMY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 74,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS05 XMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LS05 XMY registered?

LS05 XMY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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