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HT05 DTY

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,034 mi
Last recorded157,034 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 DTY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 157,034 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2023 157,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 148,819 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 148,819 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 142,917 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 142,917 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no beam pattern on both headlamps (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working does not stay eliminated when pressed (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear stop light not working

Pass 12 Nov 2020 132,803 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 132,803 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 125,252 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 121,336 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 119,454 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 112,784 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 96,908 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 86,549 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 86,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres tread starting to lift and worn uneven

Pass 25 Jan 2013 77,014 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 69,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 63,199 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 57,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,830 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,615 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HT05 DTY 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 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HT05 DTY, 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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HT05 DTY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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