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FP05 OTC

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,527 mi
Last recorded150,527 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a73,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 OTC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 150,527 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 146,716 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 146,698 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2021 139,500 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 131,600 miles

Offside Front Inner signs of grease on cv boot but no splits seen at time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield detached

Fail 27 Feb 2020 131,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner signs of grease on cv boot but no splits seen at time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield detached

Pass 27 Feb 2019 121,448 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 111,379 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

couple of oil leaks found, one of which leaking directly onto deteriorating inner c.v boot

Pass 7 Mar 2017 103,860 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 103,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 95,891 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 85,666 miles

Offside front tyre worn

Pass 13 May 2014 74,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 67,172 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 62,095 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 May 2011 56,705 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 51,720 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 42,605 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 32,731 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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FP05 OTC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Beige with a 2,000cc 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 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 FP05 OTC, 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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FP05 OTC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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