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FY05 OHH

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,399 mi
Last recorded101,399 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 OHH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2022 101,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear noise on rotation

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front + nearside rear wheel bearings not tested due to binding brakes

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casting corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate not fully secure

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nsr + osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both rear upper shock mount brackets corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,207 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 99,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 97,486 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 92,550 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 89,292 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 89,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,227 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil very low + leaking

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 22 Apr 2016 82,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil very low + leaking

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,807 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,648 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 74,549 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,507 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 63,189 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 63,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 57,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,216 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 49,514 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,825 miles

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

petrol fillter in need of replacement

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,656 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
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FY05 OHH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY05 OHH, 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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FY05 OHH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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