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YB05 DVR

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,741 mi
Last recorded175,741 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 DVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 175,741 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 175,737 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 161,885 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 155,228 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 146,882 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 137,799 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 131,139 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 127,931 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 119,706 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 112,540 miles

BOTH RACK ENDS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 27 Oct 2011 112,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

BOTH RACK ENDS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 106,553 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 97,931 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 97,928 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 79,620 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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YB05 DVR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB05 DVR, 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 YB05 DVR registered?

YB05 DVR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 7 August 2005.

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