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KW54 LHU

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,789 mi
Last recorded169,789 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto97,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 LHU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 169,789 miles

Nearside Rear rear pad 3/4 worn

cable close to steering colum

Fail 1 Feb 2019 169,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear rear pad 3/4 worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

cable close to steering colum

Pass 3 Feb 2018 159,043 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 159,043 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 150,044 miles

fuel filter housing broken

Fail 31 Jan 2017 150,044 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

fuel filter housing broken

Pass 22 Jan 2016 144,291 miles

Nail in O/S rear tyre

Slight play in N/S inner steering arm

Slight play in O/S inner steering arm

Pass 3 Feb 2015 138,251 miles

slight play n/s/f drop link.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 138,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play n/s/f drop link.

Fail 12 Apr 2014 132,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 132,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 121,505 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 121,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 99,427 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 99,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light showing a fault

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,129 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 51,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,182 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,775 miles

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

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
Full Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto reliability report

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KW54 LHU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 97,290 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 Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW54 LHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KW54 LHU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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