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KN05 AKO

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,926 mi
Last recorded146,926 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a73,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 AKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 146,926 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump nut (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 145,798 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive possible leak from sump onto exhaust STRONG ADVISE INVESTIGATION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 144,060 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 143,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel / brake showing slight binding effect when jacked and rotated

Offside Rear wheel / brake showing slight binding effect when jacked and rotated

Pass 13 Aug 2018 138,178 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 135,186 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 133,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edgs tread pattern also worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front shocking (2.7.3)

bad oil leak from engine

very slight play in o/s/f/inner steering arm

Pass 18 Apr 2016 114,587 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 114,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 105,140 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 105,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,354 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 93,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,391 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2013 82,391 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2012 71,658 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

n/s/f tyre pressure low

rear brake pads worn low

sidelight n/w o/s/r

slight corrosion on o/s/f inner brake disc face

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 19 Jan 2011 62,359 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 62,359 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 53,217 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 53,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2008 34,963 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,822
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
position lamp(s) not working 24
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KN05 AKO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 73,090 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN05 AKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN05 AKO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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