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VN55 HVP

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,291 mi
Last recorded99,291 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 HVP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,291 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 92,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,575 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 86,573 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 81,718 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,822 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 65,415 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 69,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

battry flat

engine managment light on

offside front wing scratched

Fail 27 Jan 2010 69,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,606 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,713 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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VN55 HVP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN55 HVP, 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 VN55 HVP registered?

VN55 HVP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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The MOT history for VN55 HVP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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