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MF05 SXD

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,109 mi
Last recorded112,109 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 SXD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 112,109 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 112,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 101,029 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 98,697 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 98,600 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 95,193 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 92,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from int.mirror ()

covers on sills

eng.cover fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2020 92,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from int.mirror ()

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

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

covers on sills

eng.cover fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 89,090 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

covers on sills

eng.cover fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 87,115 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

plastic over sills fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 5 Jan 2018 87,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

plastic over sills fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

plastic over sills fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,040 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 78,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,516 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 74,516 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,634 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 60,449 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 51,587 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 4,421 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 37,935 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 31,366 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,611 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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp reliability report

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MF05 SXD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MF05 SXD, 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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MF05 SXD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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