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NU55 OZE

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,563 mi
Last recorded92,563 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto97,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 OZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 92,563 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,612 miles

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 90,147 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 89,388 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 89,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 88,666 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 87,930 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 87,918 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both steering rack armes

Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,576 miles

Front tyres close to wear bars

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,160 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,675 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2012 66,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,329 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,396 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,426 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 43,425 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,235 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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NU55 OZE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU55 OZE, 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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NU55 OZE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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