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S44 DDW

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,824 mi
Last recorded108,824 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a73,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 DDW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 108,824 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 108,423 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 107,852 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 107,434 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 107,109 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 106,322 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 105,698 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,169 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 104,155 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 103,440 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,477 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 101,939 miles

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

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2015 101,939 miles

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,144 miles

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2014 101,144 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2013 90,866 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 90,863 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2012 80,857 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 69,378 miles

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

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)

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

rear tyres out off shape on inner edge

Fail 3 May 2011 69,378 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

rear tyres out off shape on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2010 56,898 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 43,563 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,184 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S44 DDW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S44 DDW, 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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S44 DDW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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