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VK55 NZW

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,215 mi
Last recorded102,215 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A87,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 NZW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 102,215 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 98,983 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,661 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 65,494 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,194 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 57,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,357 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 48,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,005 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 36,485 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,037 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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VK55 NZW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 87,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK55 NZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was VK55 NZW registered?

VK55 NZW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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