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LA05 KCN

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,015 mi
Last recorded83,015 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp74,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 KCN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 83,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2023 67,103 miles

Front both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid slightly contaminated

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake backing plates corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2023 67,103 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield completely insecure

brake fluid slightly contaminated

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake backing plates corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2022 64,161 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Rear exhaust in poor condition

brake fluid partially contaminated

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2021 58,932 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front strut top mount bearing rough

Oil leak, but not excessive timing case area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid partially contaminated

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2020 55,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both upper mountings deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 55,628 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake fluid partially contaminated

Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,019 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid partially contaminated

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2019 52,015 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid partially contaminated

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Oil leak area ()

Offside Rear exhaust rubber hanger poor

Pass 1 Apr 2017 47,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.24mm, cracking and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight play at wheel

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2016 41,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.03mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,791 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,358 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 30,358 miles

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

rear brake pads near wear limit.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 29,295 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 26,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 25,462 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,145 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 18,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side and near side front tyers starting to wear on outside edge

Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,299 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp?

Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
coil spring incomplete 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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LA05 KCN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 74,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA05 KCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA05 KCN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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