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BL03 TCK

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,102 mi
Last recorded91,102 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp86,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 TCK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 91,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front seat belt retracting device weak

nearside mirror housing missing

Fail 9 Oct 2013 91,102 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front seat belt retracting device weak

nearside mirror housing missing

Pass 5 Dec 2012 86,656 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 86,656 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 183,899 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 156,764 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 156,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 120,620 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 113,083 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 89,905 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 68,099 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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BL03 TCK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 86,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 BL03 TCK, 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 23 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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BL03 TCK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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