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2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear wheel / brake showing slight binding effect when jacked and rotated
Offside Rear wheel / brake showing slight binding effect when jacked and rotated
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 ()
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
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
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
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
Oil leak
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
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
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a?
Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.
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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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