CarVerify

Free Car Check

OY05 KZD

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Blue Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,773 mi
Last recorded157,773 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V93,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 KZD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 157,773 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 157,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall deep cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 149,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 149,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 139,636 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 124,240 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 124,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 115,228 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 102,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 102,814 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 90,244 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 90,243 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 79,889 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 79,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 70,772 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 52,625 miles

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

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

both front steering arms have slight free play

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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OY05 KZD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY05 KZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OY05 KZD?

You can check the full history of OY05 KZD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OY05 KZD registered?

OY05 KZD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is OY05 KZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY05 KZD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY05 KZD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OY05 KZD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.