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OV05 YTG

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

162,882 mi
Last recorded162,882 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 YTG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 162,882 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 162,879 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 152,660 miles

Nearside MIRROR DAMAGED

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side skirts fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

trims and covers fitted under bonnet obscuring areas

Fail 15 Nov 2016 152,660 miles

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

Nearside MIRROR DAMAGED

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side skirts fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

trims and covers fitted under bonnet obscuring areas

Pass 23 Oct 2015 144,601 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 144,581 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure mounting bracket snapped /and bolt insecure . (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure mounting bracket snapped at mounting bolt area . (2.7.2b)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 144,381 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage n/s rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing retaining clip on caliper (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 134,376 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 128,841 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 128,841 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 96,051 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 70,827 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 70,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Oct 2011 70,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 67,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,367 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 57,367 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,455 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,628 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 41,628 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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OV05 YTG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OV05 YTG, 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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OV05 YTG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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