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LM05 KTE

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,873 mi
Last recorded84,873 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 KTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 84,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 82,752 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 82,680 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 81,111 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,078 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 73,078 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2017 71,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,737 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 68,737 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,985 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,781 miles

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

both front tyres splitting between treads

Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,920 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,112 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 56,111 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,103 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 55,101 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,946 miles

nick in nsf tyre sidewall

nick in nsr tyre side wall

osr light lense cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,184 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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LM05 KTE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LM05 KTE, 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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LM05 KTE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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