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VK05 KSX

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,191 mi
Last recorded97,191 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto97,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 KSX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,191 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 92,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,201 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 87,747 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 30 Mar 2011 87,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 22 Mar 2010 81,646 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 72,490 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 72,483 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,844 miles

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

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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VK05 KSX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 97,290 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 Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK05 KSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK05 KSX registered?

VK05 KSX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 KSX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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