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SA05 CYY

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,859 mi
Last recorded140,859 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 CYY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 140,859 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 110,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 8 Feb 2012 110,725 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2011 99,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2010 86,220 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 86,220 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,975 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 58,028 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 58,616 miles

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

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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SA05 CYY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SA05 CYY, 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 SA05 CYY registered?

SA05 CYY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is SA05 CYY safe to buy?

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