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MT55 PMT

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,739 mi
Last recorded61,739 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 PMT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 61,739 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 58,625 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 58,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 54,781 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 49,958 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 47,274 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edge/has deep cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge/225/45/17

front wipers smearing

Fail 21 Jul 2021 47,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall/225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge/225/45/17

Pass 11 Jul 2020 44,784 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 42,284 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 40,048 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 36,497 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,468 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 29,313 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,193 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 26,193 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,906 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear offside tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2011 18,269 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 18,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,875 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 14,364 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,484 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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MT55 PMT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT55 PMT, 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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MT55 PMT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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