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MJ53 JAC

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

100,486 mi
Last recorded100,486 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
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

RegistrationMJ53 JAC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 100,486 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2025 100,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 95,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2024 95,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 91,642 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 91,615 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,257 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 86,257 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,357 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,182 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 75,182 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 67,920 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 67,920 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 61,019 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 54,948 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 54,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 48,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front outer tyre side wall damage

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2016 48,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front outer tyre side wall damage

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 41,270 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 41,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,452 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 29,780 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 29,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,756 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 23,735 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 18,908 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 29 Jun 2010 13,487 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 10,695 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 8,722 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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a reliability report

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MJ53 JAC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MJ53 JAC, 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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MJ53 JAC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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