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ML05 AYO

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,094 mi
Last recorded140,094 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto97,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 AYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 140,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2014 139,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 127,473 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Apr 2013 127,473 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2012 113,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 96,743 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,284 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 76,175 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,100 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 59,062 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,653 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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ML05 AYO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 97,290 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 Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML05 AYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ML05 AYO registered?

ML05 AYO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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