MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
Nearside 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.
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.
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)
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?
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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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