MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative CALIPER LEVER SEIZED (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Front STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS ROUGH WEHEN ROTATED
Front TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES VERY CLOSE TO EXPOSING THE CORDS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED AND SCORED (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED AND SCORED (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ALL WASHERS (8.2.3)
Front STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS ROUGH WEHEN ROTATED
Front TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES VERY CLOSE TO EXPOSING THE CORDS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED AND SCORED (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED AND SCORED (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak STRUT (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside front tyre tread cut.
play in offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar D bushes.
sill covers and under trays fitted.
slight play in offside rear hub bushes.
n/s/t 225/45/17-Y tyre close to limit
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
fuel light on
n/s/t 225/45/17-Y tyre close to limit
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?
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KY55 OLJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 KY55 OLJ, 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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KY55 OLJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 26 September 2005.
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