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RV55 VZD

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,295 mi
Last recorded149,295 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 VZD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 149,295 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 149,279 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 138,938 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 129,777 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 129,353 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 126,565 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 126,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 120,984 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 114,449 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 107,946 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 101,917 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 101,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 95,854 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 95,854 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 87,252 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,316 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 67,152 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 59,258 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,159 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,197 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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RV55 VZD 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 80%.

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 RV55 VZD, 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 RV55 VZD registered?

RV55 VZD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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