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YD05 LWL

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,346 mi
Last recorded150,346 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 LWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 150,346 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 150,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 139,441 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 129,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 118,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension bushes are noisy/creeking

n/s/f tyre is close to the wear indicators

Fail 19 Mar 2013 118,331 miles

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)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE VERY POOR ! WORN/LIPPED AND EXCESSIVELY CORRODED !

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

front suspension bushes are noisy/creeking

n/s/f tyre is close to the wear indicators

o/s/r tyre is excessively deteriorated

N/S/R TYRE IS EXCESSIVELT DETERIORATED,WEARING LOW AND HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD ! PRESSURE LOW !

Pass 17 Mar 2012 114,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 101,377 miles

n/s/f track rod slight play

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f seatbelt retracting mechanism slightly worn

o/s/f track rod slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2010 94,596 miles

front underbody panel damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2009 83,112 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 71,827 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 71,827 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YD05 LWL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD05 LWL, 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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YD05 LWL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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