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AV54 BPY

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,901 mi
Last recorded147,901 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 BPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 147,901 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 147,901 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 145,220 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 142,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 142,460 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 140,908 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 140,893 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim not tested x2 (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 st (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Driver side mirror cover damaged

Major oil leak

Offside Front Body panel damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Outer fuel cap not closing

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate On dash dials (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 133,668 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 113,655 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 106,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 106,907 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 103,003 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 102,683 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 90,149 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2014 89,756 miles

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

Exhaust System Rusty

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,623 miles

outer sill cover fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2013 74,623 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

outer sill cover fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,604 miles

sill covers fitted

slight mark on screen

wiper blades worn n/s split

Fail 17 Mar 2012 55,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sill covers fitted

slight mark on screen

wiper blades worn n/s split

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,172 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 43,172 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,225 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,984 miles

Cut in side wall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,689 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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp reliability report

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AV54 BPY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 78,656 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV54 BPY, 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 22 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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AV54 BPY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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