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AF55 VXM

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

90,069 mi
Last recorded90,069 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a73,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VXM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 90,069 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 90,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at chassis between front subframe and inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 88,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 88,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,769 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 87,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Blurred (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Blurred (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 86,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn, 3mm. 225/45/17 94 Y XL Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. 225/45/17 94 Y XL Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. 225/45/17 94 Y XL Continental (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 85,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 85,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 85,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated and has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front headlamps cloudy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,276 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 77,633 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 77,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2017 74,312 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,610 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 61,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,606 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 54,874 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,710 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,328 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 44,328 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,350 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 40,350 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 31,497 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,497 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,822
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
position lamp(s) not working 24
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AF55 VXM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 73,090 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 150 Bhp S-a fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF55 VXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF55 VXM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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