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RJ55 KDZ

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,937 mi
Last recorded172,937 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 KDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 172,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 168,549 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 165,405 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 165,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 160,148 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 160,148 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 153,564 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 148,042 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 148,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 107,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 107,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 89,753 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 89,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 80,706 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

front pads getting low

high rear brake application 26%

osr tyre worn unevenly

outer sills covered

rear discs worn

rear pads getting low

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,636 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 56,480 miles

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

unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,624 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

stone chips to windscreen

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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RJ55 KDZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RJ55 KDZ, 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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RJ55 KDZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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