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YT05 LPA

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,861 mi
Last recorded99,861 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a73,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 LPA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 99,861 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 99,807 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 96,851 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 96,851 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 93,500 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 93,500 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,422 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 86,422 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 79,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres are starting to wear on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2015 79,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres are starting to wear on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,825 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe weak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 71,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust flexi pipe weak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,294 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 44,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,545 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,289 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,291 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,822
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
position lamp(s) not working 24
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YT05 LPA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 73,090 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 S-a fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT05 LPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YT05 LPA registered?

YT05 LPA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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