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S1 BUW

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,107 mi
Last recorded111,107 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a70,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 BUW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 111,107 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 108,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 105,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 105,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 101,357 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 98,293 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 98,293 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,615 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 92,897 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 90,169 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 86,216 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,737 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 76,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,060 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,350 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,100 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 53,736 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 458,517 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 39,323 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,657 miles

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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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S1 BUW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 70,438 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 S1 BUW, 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 20 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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S1 BUW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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