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VO05 OTP

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,537 mi
Last recorded168,537 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp74,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 OTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 168,537 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 168,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen and o/s/f lens deteriorated no images (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline excessive (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 161,689 miles

Front Oil leak V.slight ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush V.slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking/perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2016 155,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Oct 2016 155,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Aug 2015 142,037 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 120,202 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2013 107,958 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 85,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 68,723 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 23 May 2011 68,721 miles

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

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

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 5 May 2010 43,331 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,084 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,521 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp?

Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
coil spring incomplete 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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VO05 OTP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 74,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO05 OTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO05 OTP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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