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SA55 UHT

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,018 mi
Last recorded99,018 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 UHT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 99,018 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 99,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 96,456 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 92,900 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 92,900 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,436 miles

Nearside Front inner brake dicsc corroded

Offside Front inner disc corroded

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 88,435 miles

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

Nearside Front inner brake dicsc corroded

Offside Front inner disc corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,566 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,407 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,530 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,820 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

rattle/vibration from flywheel when operating clutch

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,793 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 57,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,220 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,442 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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SA55 UHT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SA55 UHT, 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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SA55 UHT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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