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WN05 GRU

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,475 mi
Last recorded116,475 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 GRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 116,475 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 116,475 miles

Service brake excessively binding osr (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating rear (1.2.1 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 112,084 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 109,898 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 105,582 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 103,369 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 103,366 miles

Front coil spring broken n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 97,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 97,816 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 92,094 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 84,677 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,931 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,949 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,019 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,590 miles

o/s/r tyre down too 2mm.

rear brake pads getting low.

rear tyres going out of shape.

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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WN05 GRU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WN05 GRU, 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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What year was WN05 GRU registered?

WN05 GRU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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