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LC55 XMZ

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,352 mi
Last recorded64,352 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 XMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Sep 2014 64,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,776 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

dust covers split on both front ARB droplinks

slight play in n/s/f ARB droplink

Fail 19 Sep 2011 46,989 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

dust covers split on both front ARB droplinks

slight play in n/s/f ARB droplink

Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,215 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,088 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,399 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 29,397 miles

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

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

n/s/f window not working

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads wearing low

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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LC55 XMZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC55 XMZ, 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 LC55 XMZ registered?

LC55 XMZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 4 December 2005.

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