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LA05 NWU

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,596 mi
Last recorded120,596 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A87,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 NWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2017 120,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 110,526 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 110,526 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 96,060 miles

cut in left hand rear tyre outer sidewall

movement in both rear suspension top outer rose joints

rear brake pads getting low

slight dents in both rear wheel inner rims

slight movement in right hand front anti-roll bar link

Pass 6 Jan 2014 88,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in ends of steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2013 82,577 miles

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

WQear in nearside end of steering rack

Fail 9 Jan 2013 82,577 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

WQear in nearside end of steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2012 75,703 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 66,920 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,587 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,419 miles

all under panels in place

n/s/r tyre directional

o/s/r side wall damaged

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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LA05 NWU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 87,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA05 NWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LA05 NWU registered?

LA05 NWU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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