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SE54 TEJ

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Gold Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,369 mi
Last recorded93,369 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 TEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 93,369 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 93,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 86,635 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 83,478 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 83,478 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,081 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 70,895 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 63,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,139 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 59,139 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 55,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,873 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 46,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,075 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 40,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,743 miles

n s f tyre side wall damaged slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2010 30,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust center rubber mounting cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,386 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust center rubber mounting cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,081 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 22,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SE54 TEJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Gold with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SE54 TEJ, 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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SE54 TEJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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