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RF54 YXB

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,453 mi
Last recorded124,453 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 YXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 124,453 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 110,454 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 103,695 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 97,224 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 89,188 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 79,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 70,264 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 70,256 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 61,142 miles

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,488 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,376 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 43,661 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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RF54 YXB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RF54 YXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF54 YXB registered?

RF54 YXB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is RF54 YXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 YXB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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