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LB05 OPT

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,182 mi
Last recorded135,182 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 OPT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 135,182 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 120,123 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 107,603 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 107,578 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 81,449 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 57,337 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 57,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 44,794 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Oct 2011 97,406 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 96,762 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 20,967 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,812 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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LB05 OPT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LB05 OPT, 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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What year was LB05 OPT registered?

LB05 OPT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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