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KM05 KMF

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,138 mi
Last recorded101,138 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp74,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 KMF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 101,138 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 101,136 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 97,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Sub Frame Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 94,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit, suspect pads or slides seized (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 93,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe has snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit, suspect pads or slides seized (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 91,430 miles

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

Offside Front water inside headlamp

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak from lower hose, by subframe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded. i would recommend under sealing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 91,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple holes in centre pipe. and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front water inside headlamp

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak from lower hose, by subframe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded. i would recommend under sealing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 89,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area And Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area And Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 88,401 miles

Both rear upper shock absorber attachment brackets have corroded and have deteriorated.

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 88,401 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Both rear upper shock absorber attachment brackets have corroded and have deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 86,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak!!

exhaust flexi poor condition!!

rear exhaust poor condition!!

Fail 13 Jan 2020 86,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak!!

exhaust flexi poor condition!!

rear exhaust poor condition!!

Pass 21 Jan 2019 82,776 miles

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

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

engine oil leak??

Pass 15 Jan 2018 77,726 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,814 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 69,814 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,847 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,983 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,022 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 45,332 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 38,806 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 33,363 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,390 miles

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

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

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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KM05 KMF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 175 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM05 KMF, 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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KM05 KMF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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