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KY55 OLJ

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,862 mi
Last recorded198,862 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 OLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 198,862 miles

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))

Fail 16 May 2019 198,857 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 184,799 miles

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 184,796 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 174,601 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 174,595 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 166,912 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 166,651 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2014 143,861 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)

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.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 122,744 miles

n/s/t 225/45/17-Y tyre close to limit

Fail 4 Apr 2013 122,744 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

fuel light on

n/s/t 225/45/17-Y tyre close to limit

Pass 17 Mar 2012 111,439 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 93,423 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 93,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 93,077 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,436 miles

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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid reliability report

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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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