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VK05 GXR

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

100,368 mi
Last recorded100,368 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 GXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 100,368 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 110,345 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 100,216 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 100,176 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 95,561 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 95,536 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 92,848 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
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VK05 GXR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 VK05 GXR, 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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What year was VK05 GXR registered?

VK05 GXR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is VK05 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 GXR shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK05 GXR have outstanding finance?

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