CarVerify

Free Car Check

MF55 EVJ

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

220,222 mi
Last recorded220,222 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 EVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 220,222 miles

FRONT AND REAR PADS WORN

Pass 10 Jul 2013 204,633 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE NAILS IN TREAD PATTERN

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 204,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ALL 4 TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE NAILS IN TREAD PATTERN

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 185,326 miles

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

OS FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 31 May 2012 185,326 miles

OS FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 1 May 2011 167,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

front number plate cracked

front pads appear low

front wipers smearing

rear pads appear low

undertray fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2011 167,083 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

front number plate cracked

front pads appear low

front wipers smearing

rear pads appear low

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 155,586 miles

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

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

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

there is slight sidewall damage to the nearside rear tyre .

Fail 28 Oct 2010 155,586 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

there is slight sidewall damage to the nearside rear tyre .

Pass 7 Oct 2009 133,135 miles

NS FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 7 Oct 2009 133,135 miles

NS FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 109,316 miles

slight play in the steering rack.

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MF55 EVJ 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 58.3%.

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 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 MF55 EVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF55 EVJ?

You can check the full history of MF55 EVJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MF55 EVJ registered?

MF55 EVJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MF55 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 EVJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF55 EVJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MF55 EVJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.