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VN55 FBO

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,478 mi
Last recorded112,478 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A87,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 FBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 112,478 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 109,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link arm lower rubber boot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 104,383 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,603 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s+o/s front rack end play

Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,686 miles

n/s+o/s rack end play

Fail 26 Mar 2013 90,680 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

n/s+o/s rack end play

Pass 8 Mar 2012 82,825 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,053 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,360 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

rear no plate starting to disfigure

Fail 24 Mar 2010 54,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

rear brake discs worn

rear no plate starting to disfigure

Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,050 miles

Advise electric mirror switch broken.

Advise rear tyres feathered on inner edge.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,025 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 40,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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VN55 FBO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 87,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN55 FBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN55 FBO registered?

VN55 FBO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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The MOT history for VN55 FBO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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