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FH55 NKJ

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,127 mi
Last recorded99,127 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a70,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 NKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 99,127 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 99,126 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,790 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 85,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,315 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 77,747 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 73,980 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s wiper arm worn

Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,980 miles

o/s wiper arm worn

Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,843 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,678 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 60,885 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 60,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,275 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,416 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 41,720 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 41,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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FH55 NKJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 70,438 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 S-a fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH55 NKJ, 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 20 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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FH55 NKJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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