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FX53 RFF

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,830 mi
Last recorded112,830 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp83,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 RFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 112,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 107,758 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 107,758 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 106,217 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 106,217 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,798 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 101,196 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 99,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 83,932 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING T0 DETERIORATE

Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,342 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 75,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,049 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 74,047 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 69,267 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 69,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,686 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 63,008 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,677 miles

Inner front brake pads look low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,524 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,981 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,062 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,079 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 34,014 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2007 27,541 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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp reliability report

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FX53 RFF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX53 RFF, 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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FX53 RFF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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