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SD05 YXB

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,586 mi
Last recorded123,586 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 YXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 123,586 miles

handbrake lever has slight travel-both headlamp lens deteriorated-rear axle corroded-front sub frame corroded-flexi hose ferrules corroded-front brake discs corroded and slightly worn-both front track rod ends have slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2021 123,121 miles

rack play-both track rod ends slight play-o/s/f/ tyre inner edge worn low-parking brake lever slight travel-

Pass 17 Aug 2020 121,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 118,374 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 117,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2018 117,886 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 113,099 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 110,109 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 104,397 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres have split on inner wall and egdes worn

Fail 30 Jun 2015 104,084 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres have split on inner wall and egdes worn

Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,150 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 70,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,001 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,805 miles

very slight wear in steering arms (both sides)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,372 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,725 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,609 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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SD05 YXB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SD05 YXB, 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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SD05 YXB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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