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YY55 BZU

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,786 mi
Last recorded64,786 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 BZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,786 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 64,786 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,077 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nsf (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 64,077 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nsf (2.5.A.3c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nsf (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 64,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 54,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,458 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 48,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 34,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 31,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front inner steering arm has slight movement

Fail 3 Aug 2012 87,462 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front inner steering arm has slight movement

Pass 20 Jul 2011 27,607 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 24,520 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 24,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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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YY55 BZU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YY55 BZU, 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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YY55 BZU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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