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KF05 UFY

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,430 mi
Last recorded139,430 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 UFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2023 139,430 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 139,429 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S SUBFRAME MOUNTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 135,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 133,102 miles

Offside Front Inner CV GAITER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

RAE SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 17 Oct 2020 133,102 miles

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

Offside Front Inner CV GAITER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

RAE SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 12 Oct 2019 131,033 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

Rear SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 3 Oct 2018 128,404 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play INNER BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

REAR SUB FRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 3 Oct 2018 128,404 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play INNER BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

REAR SUB FRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 6 Oct 2017 126,019 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 123,061 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 120,306 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 113,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 113,443 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 103,176 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 103,107 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 94,351 miles

engine management light on

Fail 1 Oct 2012 94,351 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,610 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 67,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light on

Front tyres worn uneven in centre of tread

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stability control failure light on

Pass 10 May 2010 51,226 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2009 31,901 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,123 miles

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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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KF05 UFY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KF05 UFY, 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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KF05 UFY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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