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GJ55 FHZ

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,306 mi
Last recorded109,306 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 FHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 109,306 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 109,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 103,745 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 103,745 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 95,653 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 95,652 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 91,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 84,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 84,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 78,828 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 78,828 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 74,142 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 71,623 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 71,623 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear outer pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,672 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014
Fail 21 Feb 2014 60,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,798 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 53,798 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,088 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 44,327 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,601 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,483 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on the edges

Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,821 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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GJ55 FHZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GJ55 FHZ, 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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GJ55 FHZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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