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LC05 OFY

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,708 mi
Last recorded116,708 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a73,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 OFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 116,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 113,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 113,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 110,561 miles

Nearside Rear Upper body corroded

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 110,561 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper body corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 107,210 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 102,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 99,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 99,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 97,713 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,369 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,235 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 89,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,763 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both sides (1.7.5a)

Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear upper bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,999 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 77,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,088 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside wiper blade split on end

Fail 16 Apr 2014 68,088 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside wiper blade split on end

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,394 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,273 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 47,273 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre in outter sidewall

tread worn uneven on o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,573 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,489 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,539 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing thin

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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a reliability report

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LC05 OFY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LC05 OFY, 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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LC05 OFY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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