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SE05 BAA

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,530 mi
Last recorded158,530 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto97,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 BAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 158,530 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 146,804 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 130,758 miles

batery cover damaged and insecure

cap missing from washer bottle

Pass 13 Sep 2012 109,335 miles

nsf top shocker bearing slightly worn

osr upper rose bush slight play

Fail 13 Sep 2012 109,335 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

nsf top shocker bearing slightly worn

osr upper rose bush slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2011 90,296 miles

both rear brake discs heavily worn

Fail 26 Sep 2011 90,296 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

both rear brake discs heavily worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 72,096 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,398 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,232 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres on 3mm.both rear tyres worn unevenly,fron & rear brake discs in poor condition,slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes

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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SE05 BAA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SE05 BAA, 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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What year was SE05 BAA registered?

SE05 BAA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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