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NU05 YYF

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,760 mi
Last recorded128,760 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 YYF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 128,760 miles

advise engine warning lamp illuminated

advise o/s/f cv boot split but still stopping the ingress of dirt

Fail 27 Feb 2015 128,760 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

advise engine warning lamp illuminated

advise front b/pads low

advise o/s/f cv boot split but still stopping the ingress of dirt

Pass 26 Feb 2014 120,603 miles

adviose o/s/r top suspension arm outer bush showing signs of fatigue ( chalk marked )

advise front b/pads 50% worn

advise rear b/pads low

Pass 28 Feb 2013 110,466 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 110,466 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

advise offside rear service brake slower to increase effort.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 101,735 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 91,738 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 89,684 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 89,639 miles

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Apr 2009 78,000 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on shoulder but not exposing cords

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 58,777 miles

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

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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NU05 YYF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NU05 YYF, 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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What year was NU05 YYF registered?

NU05 YYF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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