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KP55 RTX

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,179 mi
Last recorded151,179 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V93,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 RTX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 151,179 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 142,127 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 142,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 132,272 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 132,272 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 124,005 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 115,411 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 91,839 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 72,967 miles

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 6 Oct 2008 55,868 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,802 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
coil spring broken 34
position lamp(s) not working 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
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KP55 RTX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 93,853 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP55 RTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KP55 RTX registered?

KP55 RTX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is KP55 RTX safe to buy?

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