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LA05 CUU

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,119 mi
Last recorded107,119 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 CUU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 107,119 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 107,119 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 95,841 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks

slight play in the steering / track rod ends

Fail 19 Aug 2019 95,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks

slight play in the steering / track rod ends

Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,395 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play in the front anti roll bar links NSF & OSF

slight play in the steering / track rod ends

Pass 27 Jul 2017 66,938 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,191 miles

front number plate cracked

front pipe exhaust slight blow

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,157 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN

Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,680 miles

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn to wear indicators

fuel pipes hung downneed resecuring

Fail 13 Aug 2014 58,624 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn to wear indicators

fuel pipes were hung down need re-securing

Pass 15 Aug 2013 54,333 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,405 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,126 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 45,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,904 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,901 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,921 miles

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

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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LA05 CUU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LA05 CUU, 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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LA05 CUU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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