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SO55 NXJ

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,139 mi
Last recorded71,139 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp72,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 NXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 71,139 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 63,608 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 57,552 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 19 Mar 2024 57,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 31 Mar 2023 54,389 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 54,389 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 43,939 miles

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

underside of vehicle undersealed making components difficult to test

Fail 21 Mar 2022 43,926 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle undersealed making components difficult to test

Pass 26 Oct 2020 43,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 41,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension subframe showing signs of corrosion

front suspension crossmember/subframe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2019 41,977 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension subframe showing signs of corrosion

front suspension crossmember/subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,432 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 37,467 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,553 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 35,526 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,296 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,652 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 25,575 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,946 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,295 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 30 Jan 2010 13,812 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 10,796 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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SO55 NXJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 SO55 NXJ, 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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SO55 NXJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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