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KY05 MPV

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,197 mi
Last recorded161,197 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 MPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2019 161,197 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking Nearside of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2017 155,616 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer boomerang bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer boomerang bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 148,151 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 148,149 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2015 137,387 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 137,387 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise brake ferrls rear bushes week crossion floor

Pass 30 Dec 2013 129,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 121,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smear slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2013 121,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smear slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2012 114,497 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 106,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 98,196 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 98,196 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 89,215 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jan 2009 89,213 miles

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

play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2008 79,897 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
Full Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid reliability report

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KY05 MPV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 105,027 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 Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY05 MPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KY05 MPV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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