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OE05 ULR

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,022 mi
Last recorded225,022 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 ULR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 225,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 225,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 216,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 216,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 204,804 miles

General corrosion underside components

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 208,204 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper pivot lever no free movement/not returning to stop (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion underside components

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 203,080 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake slight imbalance

outer body sills have plastic covers not allowing full inspection

under side rusty weak and undersealed in places

Pass 4 Jun 2019 197,675 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting to body bolt sheared

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2019 197,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting to body bolt sheared

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 191,205 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in steering UJ joint (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear fog lamp has been connected, could be confused with brake lights

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 191,205 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in steering UJ joint (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp has been connected, could be confused with brake lights

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 186,282 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 179,690 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 173,722 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 167,396 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 157,990 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 146,520 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 122,330 miles

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

engine and gearbox under trays fitted.

Fail 28 Oct 2010 122,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

engine and gearbox under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 105,786 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 89,606 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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OE05 ULR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OE05 ULR, 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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OE05 ULR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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