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OV55 UMU

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,298 mi
Last recorded146,298 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V93,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 UMU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 146,298 miles

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

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

rear light damaged but not showing white light to the rear

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 145,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear light damaged but not showing white light to the rear

Pass 22 Feb 2017 136,388 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 136,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 118,528 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 118,528 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven needs discs (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 104,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 88,442 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 67,418 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,357 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 49,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,805 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 26,413 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,802 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
coil spring broken 34
position lamp(s) not working 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
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OV55 UMU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 93,853 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 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV55 UMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV55 UMU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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