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RA05 RYP

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,198 mi
Last recorded115,198 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a73,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 RYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 115,198 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 115,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 108,394 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 108,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,991 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2019 99,132 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,453 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,696 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,489 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,631 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,437 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,409 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 63,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 56,883 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,883 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 51,315 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 43,553 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 35,425 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 35,423 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 28,480 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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RA05 RYP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA05 RYP, 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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RA05 RYP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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