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FJ04 MWZ

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,613 mi
Last recorded102,613 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp83,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 MWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 102,613 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 100,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 100,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 95,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn close to the min legal limit

Fail 24 Sep 2013 95,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn close to the min legal limit

Pass 21 Sep 2012 90,932 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 85,624 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine timing chain loose and very noisy,causing the engine to miss correct timing set up recomend on chain and tensioner replacement

nearside rear tyre low on tread

rear service brake imballance high on 22%

Fail 8 Oct 2011 85,624 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine timing chain loose and very noisy,causing the engine to miss correct timing set up recomend on chain and tensioner replacement

nearside rear tyre low on tread

rear service brake imballance high on 22%

Fail 31 Aug 2011 84,458 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

object hanging from rear view mirror, but not affecting the drivers view of the road ahead

Fail 24 Aug 2010 71,996 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,996 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 63,090 miles

ofs front top antiroll bar link rubber cover split

Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,085 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp?

Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
coil spring incomplete 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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FJ04 MWZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 83,650 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 175 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ04 MWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ04 MWZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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