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EJ06 THX

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,364 mi
Last recorded147,364 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp72,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 THX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2023 147,364 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam will not stay selected when switched on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface incomplete due to damage (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 144,797 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 143,064 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing has corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose.

Pass 5 May 2020 139,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 130,294 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 130,294 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 119,631 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 119,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2016 107,772 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 98,772 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 98,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 88,576 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 88,576 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 74,012 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,328 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre is cracked inbetween treads

Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,861 miles

near side front tyre pressure low

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge and slightly out off shape, but not to excess

rear number plate lamp water marked

Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,520 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 22,651 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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EJ06 THX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 72,812 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 EJ06 THX, 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 20 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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EJ06 THX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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