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GX04 FVR

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,996 mi
Last recorded164,996 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 FVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 164,996 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 164,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 150,431 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 139,143 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 125,351 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 112,899 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 112,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,654 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 85,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 85,075 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 79,356 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 79,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,629 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 71,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 60,900 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,266 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 50,266 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 35,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,267 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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GX04 FVR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GX04 FVR, 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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GX04 FVR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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