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HY54 VEW

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,777 mi
Last recorded111,777 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid95,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 VEW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 111,777 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 111,777 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 102,797 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 102,797 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2012 95,168 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 95,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2011 88,339 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 68,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 68,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 55,646 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 55,646 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,196 miles

both front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

both rear tyres cut on tread

rear number plate slightly insecure

slight play in rack

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
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HY54 VEW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 95,286 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 Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY54 VEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HY54 VEW registered?

HY54 VEW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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