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RA05 RYB

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,206 mi
Last recorded50,206 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 RYB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 50,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to central exhaust silencer

Pass 5 Nov 2024 47,929 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 43,019 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 40,942 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 40,285 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 40,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 39,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 38,926 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 38,926 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 38,271 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 35,558 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 32,757 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,915 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,685 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,067 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,390 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,885 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 16,330 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 13,443 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 10,167 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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RA05 RYB 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 90%.

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 RA05 RYB, 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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What year was RA05 RYB registered?

RA05 RYB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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