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R50 BLJ

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,706 mi
Last recorded113,706 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp72,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 BLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2025 113,706 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 112,713 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 112,307 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 112,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 111,204 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 109,882 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 108,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2017 108,788 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 98,029 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 98,029 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,729 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 86,729 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 78,632 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,679 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,412 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 16,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 15,552 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp?

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
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R50 BLJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 72,812 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R50 BLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R50 BLJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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