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RV55 OTH

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,595 mi
Last recorded123,595 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto97,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 OTH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 123,595 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 123,595 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 115,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2019 115,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,210 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()

offside rear light unit glass broken and repaired by tape

Fail 26 Mar 2018 106,210 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords out of shape (4.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()

offside rear light unit glass broken and repaired by tape

Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,095 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 84,689 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,437 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013
Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,039 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,180 miles

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,647 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,431 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,675 miles

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

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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RV55 OTH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 97,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV55 OTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RV55 OTH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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