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FY54 TKO

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,400 mi
Last recorded110,400 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 TKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 110,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 110,400 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern visible on both headlamps. Lenses polished at VTS to rectify, and aim checked (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb replaced at VTS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Binds badly after ever application of parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 110,325 miles

Dipswitch intermittent fault

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack in outer edge of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 11,325 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Intermittent operation (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack in outer edge of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 110,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb insecure, causing problem (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Over 50% imbalance recorded on rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Joint in engine bay, near rack (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack in outer edge of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 109,689 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 109,689 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lenses polished at VTS to restore pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 108,146 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 108,146 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 107,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Track control arm outer ball joint slight play

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 106,560 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 106,554 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 103,232 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 98,294 miles

EML on

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2016 93,086 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 93,086 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 88,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

two child seats fitted in rear

Fail 16 Feb 2015 88,521 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

two child seats fitted in rear

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,439 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,206 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,579 miles

nearside front tyre slight tear

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,510 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)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre inner side wall has slight cuts all way round

Fail 21 Sep 2010 62,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre inner side wall has slight cuts all way round

Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,180 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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,390 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)

Oil leak

brake pedal creeps down under servo asistance a long way but does not touch floor

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,010 miles

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

Too much oil in engine

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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FY54 TKO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY54 TKO, 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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FY54 TKO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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