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L800 PLH

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,103 mi
Last recorded82,103 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
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

RegistrationL800 PLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 82,103 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 81,061 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 78,030 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 75,351 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 73,206 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 69,299 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 64,299 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 57,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 54,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,070 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,628 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,981 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer & inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,240 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,929 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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L800 PLH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L800 PLH, 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 L800 PLH registered?

L800 PLH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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