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RA55 ZXN

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,990 mi
Last recorded129,990 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 ZXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 129,990 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F INNER RACK JOINT

Fail 8 Feb 2017 129,924 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F INNER RACK JOINT

Pass 23 Jan 2016 112,534 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 112,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 108,299 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 108,298 miles

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

brake pads appear low

Pass 21 Jul 2014 98,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing on edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 89,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 79,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,609 miles

front drop links worn

front pads appear low high imbalance

front tyres on limit

oil on min mark

slight play at front wheels

slight play at nsf ball jiont [found on shaker plate]

wipers worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,146 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,682 miles

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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RA55 ZXN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA55 ZXN, 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 RA55 ZXN registered?

RA55 ZXN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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