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SV05 YWY

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,107 mi
Last recorded91,107 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 YWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 91,107 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 91,105 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 82,788 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,088 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,036 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,671 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2009 36,668 miles

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

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

both offside tyres cracking

front no.plate damaged

play in front steering arms

Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,208 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracking at tread

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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SV05 YWY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV05 YWY, 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 SV05 YWY registered?

SV05 YWY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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The MOT history for SV05 YWY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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