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PG05 VPC

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

163,501 mi
Last recorded163,501 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto97,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 VPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 163,501 miles

Front Lower steering column U.J has play

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 161,682 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2017 160,013 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2016 158,293 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2015 156,265 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes slightly binding

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 153,807 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 151,447 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 151,447 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 145,559 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 126,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 111,739 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,165 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 75,524 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,855 miles

near side rear tyre tread getting close to legal limit

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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PG05 VPC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PG05 VPC, 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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PG05 VPC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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