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LB54 WSN

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,013 mi
Last recorded92,013 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 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

RegistrationLB54 WSN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 92,013 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe to silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 85,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 85,506 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie rod joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 79,775 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp image dim - may need bulb refitted or replaced

Oil leak, but not excessive Poss oil leak leaving residue on lower offside engine - advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer input pipe seam weld (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 73,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp image dim - may need bulb refitted or replaced

Oil leak, but not excessive Poss oil leak leaving residue on lower offside engine - advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer input pipe seam weld (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 69,281 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 69,281 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,714 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 61,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,149 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,296 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,207 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside rear tyre worn thin on edges

some play in nearside and offside rear top suspension arms

some wear / play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,581 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,041 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Outer Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 29,431 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,821 miles

Near side front tyre perished and tread getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,413 miles

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

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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LB54 WSN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Silver 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 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 LB54 WSN, 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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LB54 WSN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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