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SE05 EJO

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,970 mi
Last recorded135,970 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 EJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 135,970 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 135,970 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 128,524 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise front tyres 225/45/17 and rear tyres are 235/45/17

advise near side fron and rear doors dented

near side rear bumper cracked

offside front bumper damaged lower part cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2015 128,524 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise front tyres 225/45/17 and rear tyres are 235/45/17

advise near side fron and rear doors dented

near side rear bumper cracked

offside front bumper damaged lower part cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2014 118,473 miles

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

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

nearside rear bush has slight play

offside rear bush has slight play

slight play in front inner steering rack joints

Fail 15 Jul 2014 118,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear bush has slight play

offside rear bush has slight play

slight play in front inner steering rack joints

Pass 28 Jun 2013 108,835 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 108,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,456 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 92,400 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 79,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 71,231 miles

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

n/sr tyre wearing low on inside

Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,603 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 50,850 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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SE05 EJO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SE05 EJO, 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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SE05 EJO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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