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SA05 CYK

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,442 mi
Last recorded93,442 miles
Recorded on15 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

RegistrationSA05 CYK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 93,442 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 90,277 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 85,553 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 85,553 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 80,406 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 74,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 74,930 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,106 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 63,665 miles

nearside front tyre wearing

nearside rear inner arm bush wearing

nearside rear tyre wearing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracks in tread area

Pass 11 Oct 2018 54,557 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 54,557 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 52,103 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,006 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 46,557 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,055 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 37,243 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 33,100 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,629 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,961 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,099 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 23,099 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,382 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,624 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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SA05 CYK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Silver 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 SA05 CYK, 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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SA05 CYK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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