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SB05 AVT

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,371 mi
Last recorded110,371 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 AVT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 110,371 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 108,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 99,182 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 894,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 84,703 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 84,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SB05 AVT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB05 AVT, 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 SB05 AVT registered?

SB05 AVT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is SB05 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 AVT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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