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AO05 AJV

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

197,927 mi
Last recorded197,927 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 AJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 197,927 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 189,338 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 189,338 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 180,628 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 180,628 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 172,375 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 172,375 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 169,040 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 155,594 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 152,248 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)

child seat fitted to nearside rear.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 152,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

child seat fitted to nearside rear.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 137,207 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 111,865 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 74,002 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,703 miles

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 AJV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJV, 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.

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What year was AO05 AJV registered?

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

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