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OW05 HYV

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,017 mi
Last recorded137,017 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 HYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 137,017 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 122,149 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 110,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 110,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2013 108,594 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 94,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 88,647 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Crack In The Top Mounting But Not Resulting In Any Movement

Pass 25 Aug 2010 79,255 miles

n/s/r brake disc scored

Fail 24 Aug 2010 79,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 29 Aug 2009 61,930 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 61,930 miles

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

SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY-IN O/S RACK END

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,239 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 43,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OW05 HYV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OW05 HYV, 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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What year was OW05 HYV registered?

OW05 HYV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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