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RJ55 RLX

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,279 mi
Last recorded166,279 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V93,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 RLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 166,279 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 166,275 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 154,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)

sevice brake passed on lock

Pass 30 Sep 2013 152,209 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 152,027 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 142,115 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 142,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 124,876 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 124,876 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 107,404 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 96,091 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 96,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 78,612 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V reliability report

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RJ55 RLX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RJ55 RLX, 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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RJ55 RLX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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