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LB54 WUD

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,366 mi
Last recorded154,366 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a73,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 154,366 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 153,233 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 153,233 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 148,185 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 148,185 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 145,791 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 139,516 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 139,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 131,699 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 131,699 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 122,897 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 111,163 miles

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

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 14 Nov 2017 100,754 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,462 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 75,343 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 75,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 62,301 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 62,301 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 56,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,067 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 51,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,967 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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LB54 WUD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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