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VN54 VJN

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,507 mi
Last recorded112,507 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a73,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 VJN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 112,507 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 112,268 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 112,268 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 110,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 103,837 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 103,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 95,547 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 95,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 88,355 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 88,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,578 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 80,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,535 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 71,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Heat shield on exhaust front pipe loose

Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,658 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 63,658 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,616 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 56,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,535 miles

Both rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,647 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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VN54 VJN 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 60%.

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 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 S-a fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN54 VJN, 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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VN54 VJN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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