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EO55 EVX

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,073 mi
Last recorded63,073 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a73,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 EVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 63,073 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog light lamp has condensation inside lamp

front brake discs corroded where its been standing

gearbox oil leak

offside and nearside front headlamps started to deteriorate

rear brake discs corroded where its been standing

Fail 26 Jun 2025 63,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has tear all way round outer tread to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog light lamp has condensation inside lamp

front brake discs corroded where its been standing

gearbox oil leak

offside and nearside front headlamps started to deteriorate

rear brake discs corroded where its been standing

Pass 18 Jun 2024 62,672 miles

Front brake discs corrode due to standing

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded due to standing

Fail 10 Jun 2024 62,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake discs corrode due to standing

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded due to standing

Pass 30 May 2023 62,231 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking and nail in tread

Pass 14 Jun 2022 60,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion due to standing

Rear no plate peeling

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Jun 2021 60,661 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 60,192 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,945 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 51,879 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,477 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,487 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,330 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,349 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 37,162 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,721 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,941 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,585 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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EO55 EVX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO55 EVX, 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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What year was EO55 EVX registered?

EO55 EVX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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