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LL05 GXM

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,683 mi
Last recorded92,683 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A87,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 GXM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 92,683 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 92,683 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2024 90,877 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 90,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 87,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 85,416 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,754 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 82,754 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 81,190 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 78,613 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 64,569 miles

wipers smeary

Fail 24 Oct 2017 64,569 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wipers smeary

Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,543 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 64,543 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,139 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 56,611 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 51,594 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,735 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 43,842 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,737 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 37,737 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 31,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,726 miles

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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LL05 GXM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LL05 GXM, 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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LL05 GXM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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