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MM55 JOV

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,238 mi
Last recorded93,238 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp74,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 JOV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 93,238 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 82,494 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 82,494 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 77,984 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked on inner wall

Offside Front tyre tread cracked on inner wall

Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,392 miles

both front tyres split inner sidewalls

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2017 67,177 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 65,173 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,080 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 54,409 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 44,506 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 41,092 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,241 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 32,297 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 32,297 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp?

Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
coil spring incomplete 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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MM55 JOV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 74,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MM55 JOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MM55 JOV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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