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YX05 DZR

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,781 mi
Last recorded144,781 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto97,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 DZR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 144,781 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s inner rack play ()

Fail 24 Nov 2021 144,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases major exhaust leak by egr pipe in engine compartment (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s inner rack play ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 142,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 142,768 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 140,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 140,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 138,073 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 135,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 133,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 129,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2014 124,933 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 124,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 120,861 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 120,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 116,651 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 116,580 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 112,549 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 106,204 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 99,733 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 95,619 miles

Rear number plate slightly deterioated.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 95,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 90,730 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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YX05 DZR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 97,290 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 Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX05 DZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX05 DZR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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