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W60 JAX

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,743 mi
Last recorded83,743 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW60 JAX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 83,743 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,223 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,834 miles

Nearside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 77,842 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 77,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,404 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 74,537 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,365 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 71,254 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,860 miles

exhaust hit shild slightly loose.emissios just met limit

Fail 15 Sep 2017 63,843 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

exhaust hit shild slightly loose.emissios just met limit

Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,668 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 63,570 miles

front brake discs corroding

minor damage to offside rear outer wheel rim

offside front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn badly on onner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,126 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,429 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,270 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 41,270 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,992 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,569 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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W60 JAX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W60 JAX, 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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W60 JAX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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