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GP55 ZZK

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,175 mi
Last recorded141,175 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A87,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 ZZK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 141,175 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 136,822 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 136,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 122,402 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 122,402 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 115,724 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres inner side wall has cuts

Fail 18 Jan 2016 115,724 miles

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

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

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

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n/s and o/s rear tyres inner side wall has cuts

Pass 22 Nov 2014 108,046 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust flexible section in poor condition

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,507 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 898,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2012 91,992 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,395 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 76,119 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 61,632 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 61,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 25 Nov 2008 46,017 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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GP55 ZZK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 87,972 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 Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP55 ZZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GP55 ZZK registered?

GP55 ZZK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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