MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coolant leak radiator ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
wiper linkage worn
Coolant leak radiator ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
N/S/F + N/S/R TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND N/S/F GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS
O/S/R BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY
SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK
SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI JOINT
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both rear brake discs worn.
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp?
Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
YE55 VTG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 YE55 VTG, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of YE55 VTG?
You can check the full history of YE55 VTG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YE55 VTG registered?
YE55 VTG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 8 December 2005.
Is YE55 VTG safe to buy?
The MOT history for YE55 VTG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YE55 VTG have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YE55 VTG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.