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2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,691 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
both front outer track rod ends worn
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
Engine fault light on, Cuts to NSF tyre sidewall and tread
NSF top suspension swivel mount stiff in operation
plastic covers on outer sills
play in rack
rear tyres getting low
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RF05 XPV safe to buy?
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