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SA55 LMF

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,797 mi
Last recorded125,797 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 LMF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 125,797 miles

Nearside Front Outer C.V. gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 117,103 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 117,083 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 117,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 110,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 110,585 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 101,179 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2017 91,460 miles

Offside Front washer jet low effort

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear sub frame shows signs of surface rust

exhaust shows signs of corrosion (front to rear)

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2017 91,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front washer jet low effort

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear sub frame shows signs of surface rust

exhaust shows signs of corrosion (front to rear)

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2016 85,023 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 85,023 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 60,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Front engine oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,957 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,421 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,644 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,116 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,887 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,978 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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SA55 LMF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SA55 LMF, 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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SA55 LMF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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