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2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

109,540 mi
Last recorded109,540 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 KVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 109,540 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorating

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2022 108,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 107,925 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 107,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 107,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush slight play in nearside rear top control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 107,038 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 107,038 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 106,602 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber exhaust mount missing at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 106,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber exhaust mount missing at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 105,799 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Oct 2016 105,650 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 98,440 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 98,294 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 92,577 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 82,297 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 76,284 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 76,284 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 70,774 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 70,549 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 65,402 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut in sidewall not exposing ply or cords

Fail 4 May 2010 65,357 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut in sidewall not exposing ply or cords

Pass 2 Apr 2009 56,117 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 56,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,194 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,850 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 41,696 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F TYRE AS RIP IN SIDE WALL

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DK04 KVW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DK04 KVW, 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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DK04 KVW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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