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LG05 VPO

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,517 mi
Last recorded101,517 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
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

RegistrationLG05 VPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 101,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 96,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 89,998 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 82,278 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 82,271 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 76,454 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 71,373 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 67,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,901 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,516 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 57,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm tread also out of shape

Pass 26 Apr 2017 55,934 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged BID RIM (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,145 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 53,145 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 47,106 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,106 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,288 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,595 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,884 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,865 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 29,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,047 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,709 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,982 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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LG05 VPO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LG05 VPO, 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 LG05 VPO registered?

LG05 VPO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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