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OIG 6443

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,680 mi
Last recorded126,680 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a73,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 6443
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 126,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 123,251 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 121,708 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 118,192 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 115,403 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 113,796 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 108,068 miles

Slight play in both rear upper suspension bushes

Pass 8 May 2018 102,331 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 93,734 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 81,581 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 73,691 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2014 70,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2014 70,754 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2013 67,875 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear discs wear and pitting to edges x2

Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 60,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,417 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 52,417 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,226 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,732 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 49,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,055 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,822
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
position lamp(s) not working 24
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OIG 6443 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 73,090 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OIG 6443, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OIG 6443 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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