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AF55 WXW

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,067 mi
Last recorded161,067 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp74,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 161,067 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlights slightly misty

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

Pass 1 Aug 2017 152,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 139,364 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 139,364 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 128,223 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 116,888 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 95,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 75,677 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has cut wall

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,206 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 49,206 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,845 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,086 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp?

Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
coil spring incomplete 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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AF55 WXW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 74,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF55 WXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF55 WXW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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