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HG55 GOC

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,233 mi
Last recorded89,233 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a73,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 GOC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 89,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 89,195 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 84,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 84,592 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 80,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 80,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 75,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 70,007 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 69,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 62,105 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 55,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 55,613 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 50,831 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 50,826 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 46,180 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 46,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,322 miles

Nearside rear tyre mishapen on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre slightly mishapen on inner edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,824 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,430 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 23,407 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,744 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 14,162 miles

r/h front tyre small cut in wall

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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HG55 GOC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 HG55 GOC, 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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HG55 GOC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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