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C693 CAT

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,757 mi
Last recorded86,757 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a68,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC693 CAT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 86,757 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 85,570 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 84,145 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 82,309 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 80,189 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 78,877 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 77,040 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,005 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,836 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,303 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,143 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,205 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,132 miles

both front tyres have small cuts in inner side wall

Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,905 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,119 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 42,615 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,020 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,285 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 23,984 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,819 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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C693 CAT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 68,326 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 C693 CAT, 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 22 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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C693 CAT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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