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EU53 KOW

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

156,421 mi
Last recorded156,421 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp86,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KOW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 156,421 miles

Offside Rear caliper spring missing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2024 156,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear caliper spring missing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2023 149,434 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 149,434 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 144,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 144,325 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 128,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 127,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 116,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Aug 2019 116,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 102,470 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 102,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,950 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 88,572 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 88,572 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 83,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 83,184 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 79,486 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 79,486 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 74,428 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 74,325 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate poor

Pass 29 Nov 2011 69,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 61,377 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r numberplate light dull

Pass 27 Nov 2009 53,398 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 53,398 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,355 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 42,226 miles

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,806 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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EU53 KOW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 EU53 KOW, 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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EU53 KOW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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