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GN03 AHU

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,737 mi
Last recorded126,737 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp86,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 AHU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 126,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 122,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 May 2016 115,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 5 May 2016 115,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 1 May 2015 107,242 miles

Front tyres are nearing the 2mm wear bars

Front windscreen is damaged at the nearside top corner

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 17 Apr 2014 97,318 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 87,858 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 84,307 miles

o/s/r seat belt slow retracting

rear disic's worn with lips

Fail 25 Jan 2012 84,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r seat belt slow retracting

rear disic's worn with lips

Pass 21 Jan 2011 78,267 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 78,110 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on egdes and just legal

o/s/r tyre starting to split on inner wall

Pass 16 Jan 2010 71,606 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 71,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 66,348 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 57,080 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,467 miles

offside headlight output could improved

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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GN03 AHU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN03 AHU, 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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GN03 AHU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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