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FE05 MHK

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,670 mi
Last recorded118,670 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 MHK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 118,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Poor headlight patterns (lens deteriorated )

Rear sub-frame and all suspension components corroded

Slight play in offside rear suspension

Pass 1 Aug 2022 113,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 109,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch around top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear shock absorber top mount corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch around top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear shock absorber top mount corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2021 109,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch around top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear shock absorber top mount corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch around top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear shock absorber top mount corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 107,781 miles

Headlight pattern poor

Nearside rear upper suspension arm slight play

Offside rear supension upper arm has slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2019 103,162 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper mountings corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 96,130 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 96,130 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 87,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,305 miles

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

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

both rear tyres misshapen on inner edges of tread

nearside front tyre flat at time of test

nearside front tyre worn down to wear indicator bars and worn on edges of tread

Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,904 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 58,965 miles

front discs worn and pads have 4-5000 miles of wear left

Pass 30 Jul 2013 50,102 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2012 40,213 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all brake discs corroded

nearside indicator side repeater lens missing

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,213 miles

all brake discs corroded

nearside indicator side repeater lens missing

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,066 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes very slightly pitted

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside side repeater lens is missing

rear discs slightly pitted

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 20 Mar 2010 35,127 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,779 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,833 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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp reliability report

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FE05 MHK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FE05 MHK, 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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FE05 MHK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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