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J30 KWM

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,576 mi
Last recorded155,576 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 KWM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 155,576 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 155,572 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 148,636 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 141,676 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 137,344 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 137,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 132,238 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 128,019 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine area

Fail 9 Jan 2014 127,978 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 27 Jul 2012 115,138 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner wall cracking.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 115,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

0/s/front tyre inner wall cracking

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 99,194 miles

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

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

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

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

rear heat shield slightly loose

Pass 18 Jun 2010 93,486 miles

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 28 May 2009 85,868 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear braking pads wearing low

Pass 28 May 2009 85,868 miles

rear braking pads wearing low

Pass 9 Jun 2008 79,535 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 68,139 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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J30 KWM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J30 KWM, 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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J30 KWM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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