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SA05 LNJ

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,507 mi
Last recorded63,507 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 LNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 63,507 miles

Coolant leak signs of a coolant leak from bottom inner nearside corner of the radiator ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 63,506 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve very split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve very split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front a lot of free play in the exhaust flexi

Coolant leak signs of a coolant leak from bottom inner nearside corner of the radiator ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 62,225 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 62,225 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,996 miles

neadlamp lens's becoming dull

Fail 28 Aug 2018 60,996 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 57,275 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,011 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 56,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,633 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 4 Aug 2014 47,997 miles

n/s/f tyre 0N LIMIT

Fail 9 Aug 2013 44,727 miles

ENGINE SMOKE

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 44,727 miles

ENGINE SMOKE

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,024 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,661 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 36,661 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 31,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,784 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,550 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,339 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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SA05 LNJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SA05 LNJ, 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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SA05 LNJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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