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AO05 AJU

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,605 mi
Last recorded96,605 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 AJU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 96,605 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 96,605 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 94,244 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,879 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 90,879 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,306 miles

Rear box crodded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 84,385 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 84,380 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,517 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,689 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,154 miles

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 1 Apr 2010 51,959 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 51,955 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,485 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,039 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 13 Mar 2008 27,039 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
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AO05 AJU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 78,818 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 AJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 AJU registered?

AO05 AJU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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