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OV55 PPK

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,126 mi
Last recorded124,126 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V93,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 PPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 124,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 120,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp beam images could be better

Pass 18 Dec 2019 117,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front has a noise suspected transmission

both front headlamps are slightly deteriorated beam images could be better

slight play in steering rackends

Pass 5 Jan 2019 112,239 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot starting to perish

Nearside Front inner track rod has slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 112,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and detached (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot starting to perish

Nearside Front inner track rod has slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 105,549 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 89,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 89,277 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not retract back in (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 81,320 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 81,320 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,382 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 75,307 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,400 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,975 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,135 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 39,182 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 29,925 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 21,737 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,802 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
coil spring broken 34
position lamp(s) not working 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
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OV55 PPK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 93,853 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV55 PPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV55 PPK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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