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KS54 VZW

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,995 mi
Last recorded163,995 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 VZW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 163,995 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 158,724 miles

Front bumper insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 158,723 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front bumper insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 144,623 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 133,011 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 120,920 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 100,095 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 100,095 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight play o/s and n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 2 Feb 2008 84,528 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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KS54 VZW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS54 VZW, 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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What year was KS54 VZW registered?

KS54 VZW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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