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CE05 MBX

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,618 mi
Last recorded210,618 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 MBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 210,618 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 202,563 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 194,632 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 185,202 miles

Headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Pass 9 May 2018 177,027 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge.

Fail 9 May 2018 177,025 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 165,781 miles

full under body protection

Fail 6 Jun 2017 165,781 miles

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

full under body protection

Pass 4 Jun 2016 147,366 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 131,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 May 2015 131,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 123,869 miles

Oil leak

o\s\r top hub bush has slight play

Fail 21 Jun 2014 123,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o\s\r top hub bush has slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2013 111,304 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 111,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 99,523 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 84,619 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,554 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,833 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)

rear no.plate faded

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,703 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp reliability report

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CE05 MBX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE05 MBX, 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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CE05 MBX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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