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RF05 XPV

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,691 mi
Last recorded110,691 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto97,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 XPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 110,691 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2018 110,691 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2017 108,618 miles

both front outer track rod ends worn

Pass 22 Aug 2016 94,751 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 83,131 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,696 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 77,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both door mirror glasses

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,052 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,110 miles

Engine fault light on, Cuts to NSF tyre sidewall and tread

NSF top suspension swivel mount stiff in operation

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,260 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,618 miles

plastic covers on outer sills

play in rack

rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,545 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 46,087 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 46,087 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RF05 XPV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF05 XPV, 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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What year was RF05 XPV registered?

RF05 XPV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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