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AO05 XKA

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,298 mi
Last recorded135,298 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 135,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 135,298 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 128,414 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 128,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 124,042 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre showing age related cracking

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Jun 2018 120,246 miles

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

nearside front tyre showing age related cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2018 120,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

nearside front tyre showing age related cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2017 115,602 miles

Engine light illuminated.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 115,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine light illuminated.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 112,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres have side wall damage

engine light on dash

Fail 17 Jun 2016 112,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres have side wall damage

engine light on dash

Pass 22 Jun 2015 108,231 miles

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

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

eml light on

Fail 22 Jun 2015 108,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,275 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 90,621 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,795 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,153 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 76,754 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,309 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 71,309 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,541 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
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AO05 XKA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO05 XKA, 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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AO05 XKA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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